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High heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): 1  Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound. (Do not add the extra 15 minutes to the cooking time as with the regular method.) VIDEO: Orange Herb Roasted Chicken. Here's a roast chicken recipe that follows the regular-roast method.
For firmer meat and crisp skin, roast the chicken around 425 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the weight. In our recipe below, we roast a 5 to 6 pound chicken at 425 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. You will need a pan to roast the chicken in â a roasting pan with rack, large baking dish, rimmed baking sheet or an oven-safe pan will all work. When it comes to seasoning, we like to keep things simple.