Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 & 1/2 pound whole fryer chicken
• 1-2 small lemon slices
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (, room temperature)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set a rack inside a roasting pan and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Remove giblets from inside of the chicken's cavity. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels.

3. 3

   Place the lemon slices, thyme, and a dash of coarse salt and pepper inside the chicken cavity.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings, lemon juice, and Worcestershire.

5. 5

   Rub the chicken all over with the butter and seasoning mixture.

6. 6

   Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath.

7. 7

   Place chicken, breast side up, on the rack in the pan; transfer to the oven.

8. 8

   Roast, uncovered, until an instant thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding the bone), about 55 minutes.

9. 9

   Slice the legs, wings, and breasts and serve with your favorite sides.