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A roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin is placed in a metal baking tray. Seasoned with spices and tied at the legs, it rests in its juices—perfectly cooked after you know how long to cook a whole chicken for that succulent tenderness.
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How Long to Cook Whole Chicken Per Pound

How long to cook a whole chicken per pound in oven and other cooking methods are here! Cook time for fresh or frozen whole chicken
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, oven, whole chicken
Servings: 5
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb whole chicken
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover middle bundt pan whole with aluminum foil.
    A bundt pan with a small metal cup covered in aluminum foil placed upside down at the center is perfect for creative baking. The pan, designed with a non-stick surface and ribbed pattern, can also be an inventive way to measure how long to cook a whole chicken evenly.
  • Rinse whole chicken, remove anything from inside the cavity and dry skin well with paper towels. In a bowl use the back of a fork to combine softened butter with seasonings. Rub all over the chicken skin.
  • ** If you want to add vegetables into the outside of the pan you can cut up 1 lb potatoes + 1 lb peeled chopped carrots and 1 onion. Melt another 1/2 stick of butter and use the same amount of seasonings listed above into this mixture. Put veggies into bundt pan opening and pour butter mixture on top.
  • Set whole chicken on top of middle bundt pan to use it as a stand to hold it up. Cover with foil. Put into preheated oven on middle rack for 60 minutes total, 30 minutes covered, then remove foil for another 30 min. or until thickest part reaches 165 degrees F. (timing is 15 to 20 minutes per pound) 
    A whole seasoned chicken sits upright in a bundt pan, surrounded by perfectly sliced potatoes and carrots. Wondering how long to cook a whole chicken like this? The backdrop is a simple white tile wall, adding an elegant touch.
  • Remove, allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg