ex parte (ex par-tay, but popularly, ex party) adj. Latin meaning for one party, referring to motions, hearings or orders granted on the request of and for the benefit of one party only.
â¢Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes. High heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): â¢Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. â¢Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
It takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes to cook a 5.5 lb. chicken in  the oven. The oven temperature should be set to 450 Fahrenheit or  225 Celsius.whole chicken should be cooked for about 20-30 minutes per pound @350Â°F. So, a 3lb. whole chicken will need about 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours in the oven.