This reddish, brown chicken is very appealing to look at. And we do tend to "eat" with our eyes. The aroma is mainly from little seasonings and the ketchup. In this case less is best.
Course
Lunch, Main Dish
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time1hour
Total Time1hour5minutes
Servings4People
Ingredients
14 lb. Whole Kosher chicken
1.4cupoil
1/4tsp.Kosher salt
1/4tsp.black pepper
1/4tsp.garlic powder
1/4cupketchup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Line the pan with aluminum foil. Place chicken in the roasting pan. Put salt, pepper and garlic powder inside the cavity. Rub some oil under the breast. Mix the ketchup and oil, and brush onto the chicken, On the bottom of the pan add some water, about 1/4 cup, depending on the size of the pan and the chicken you might need less.
Place in the oven. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Baste often and add liquid if needed. Chicken is done when juices from the chicken run clear. Remove from oven and let rest before serving. Serve with baked potatoes, or roasted veggies. These can be baked or roasted at the same time with the chicken.