Roasted Chicken

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This mouthwatering roast chicken is oh so easy to make, ensuring that even the novice cook will win raves from family and friends alike.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

2 hr 30 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

roasting chicken (6 lb.)

bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided

lb. carrots, cut into chunks

stalks celery, cut into chunks

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

USE fingers or end of wooden spoon to separate skin from meat on both sides of chicken, being careful not to tear the skin.

BRUSH bottom of chicken with 1/4 cup dressing. Tuck wings under chicken; place, breast-side up, on rack in roasting pan. Brush or pour 1/2 cup of the remaining dressing under the skin and on outside surface of chicken. Combine carrots, celery and remaining dressing; spoon into chicken cavity.

BAKE 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F). Let stand 10 min. before serving. Meanwhile, remove and discard vegetables from chicken cavity.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve this flavorful chicken with a crisp, mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing and warm, whole wheat rolls.

Cooking Know-How

Tucking the wings under the chicken prevents the tips from burning and helps balance the chicken better during cooking.

Cooking Know-How

The general rule for roasting a chicken is to bake the chicken at 350°F for 20 min. per pound. When testing for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of one of the thighs, being careful to not let the thermometer touch the bone.

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chellolive

posted:1/24/2006

thow it all inthe slow cooker for an easier weeknight dinner. thanks

a cook

posted:1/17/2006

No flavor

a cook

posted:1/6/2006

The chicken came out moist and flavorful. Thanks for a great recipe, Tracy.

a cook

posted:1/4/2006

It took a little longer for me than what it suggested in the recipe. But it could have been my oven. I live in an apartment and my stove is circa 1950. It was the first time I had made a whole chicken like this. It turned out great and my boyfriend loved it.

kdunkleman

posted:12/8/2005

The dressing makes this recipe turn out so well. Plus the whole kitchen smelled so good.

dapdurr

posted:11/10/2005

This is something my whole family enjoyed.

philSr

posted:11/10/2005

I took pan drippings, made gravey and served over Rice.

fredomoftruth

posted:8/10/2005

the chicken was delicious.

Paulafaye1

posted:8/10/2005

I have made this three times each time it was wonderful.

ds_sis182

posted:7/31/2005

Great recipe! However, I stuffed the cavity of the chicken with some stuffing and added about 1/4 cup of basil pesto to the dressing and it turned out absolutely fantastic! Serve with sweet potatoes, or mashed potatoes, rolls, and some steamed veggies!