how long and at what setting do i cook a chicken for?

Answer 1

20mins per pound and 20 mins extra on 180 deg (MK5)
Make sure the juices run clear and colourless - if not then retrn to the oven for another 15 mins

Answer 2

I assume that you want to put the thing in an oven? since you ask for a setting, so I must also assume that you want to cook the thing whole

Preheat oven to 350 - 375 degrees F 190-200 degrees C.

Season the inside of the chicken by rubbing with lemon juice, which helps to disenfect the area as well - and salt & black pepper. Rub the outside with olive oil and rub salt and pepper into the outside of chicken as well. The better quality salt and pepper the better flavour, as with any ingredients. You may also use herbs and spices at your discretion. Thyme and rosemary compliment chicken nicely. You would apply them the same as you would the salt and pepper, and chrushed garlic is a must for my own tastes.

Place a whole chicken in a roasting pan.

Cook the chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 180 for thighs (taking the reading in the thickest part). If you do not have a meat thermometer you can test for doneness by piercing into the deepest part of the thigh. If the juices run clear, it's done. This should be done later in the process so the juices do not run out of your chicken while it still has a lot of time to cook. ok so its 20 mins per pound, plus 20 to finish, or 50 minutes per kilo, plus 20 to finish, give or take.

You will want the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before carving to let the juices and heat redistribute.

I like to place the chicken upside down, so the juices run down to the brest area, and I also like to put the lemon skins (unwaxed) into the cavity,

Answer 3

http://therecipeforcooking.com/whole-roasted-chicken.html

3 ½ to 4 pound roasting chicken
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil

Prepare the grill for the indirect cooking method. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry. Brush the chicken with vegetable oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a roasting rack on the cooking grate directly above the drip pan. Cook for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.

The main thing here is to cook the bird to an internal temp of 180...also too, you know the bird is done when the leg easily comes away from the body...I also just use a small roaster with a small rack in the bottom of it...

personally, I rub the chicken with olive oil and a bit of lemon juice, grind some sea salt and black pepper over it, sprinkle on a bit of poultry seasoning (this is a blend you can buy at most grocery stores, sage is the main ingredient) or summer savory, if you have it. I place one peeled onion and a bit more lemon juice inside the bird...and cook till done....

Good luck! If you are from Canada, the recipe I described comes from the President's Choice (From SuperStore) label on the PC Air Chilled Whole Chicken...It tastes just like the Chicken you get at St. Hubert's Restaurant

Answer 4

As a very general rule, allow about 15 minutes for every 1lb(450g) of chicken or turkey. Should be roasted initially at a high temperature- about 230 degC (450 degF, gas mark 8) - for 15-30 minutes to seal in the flavour and moisture, and to colour the skin. Cooking should then be completed at about 180 degC (350 degF, gas mark 4). This method also helps to draw off excess fat. Turn large chicken over halfway through cooking. Cover a chicken with foil if it becomes too brown or dry.

Good luck! -;-)

Answer 5

To bake a large chicken: preheat the oven to 450 deg., rub the chicken with olive oil and whatever seasonings you choose, lemon juice, salt and capers is good. Put the chicken in a covered baking dish and bake for 55 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until it is browned and crusty on top. Try pulling off a leg and if it comes off easily, it is done. For boiling a chicken, about 45 minutes.

Answer 6

This is for a 3lb/1.4kg chicken.
Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees C / 375 degrees F.
Wrap bird in Foil after rubbing with butter and seasoning. Place on a rack in large roasting pan and roast for 1 hour. Then remove foil and cook for a further 30 minutes.
A 5 - 9lb bird requires 160C/325F for 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 hours.

Answer 7

depends on the size of the bird and whther you hae a standard or fan assisted oven knock 10c off the temp of 200c put foil oven the chicken to start with 20 minutes per lb of chicken for 5 to 10 minutes when its cooked put in the middle of the oven to crisp the skin keep your chicken well basted to keep the chicken moist
good luck x

Answer 8

When I cook it in the oven I use boneless, skinless chicken breast (thawed) I cook it at 350 for 27 minutes...It always comes out perfectly tender and juicy.

If you are using a counter-top grill...like a George Foreman...I use boneless, skinless chicken breast (thawed) and cook it for 6-7 minutes.

Good luck!!

Answer 9

20 min per pound plus 20 mins over, make sure the juices run clear from the fattest part of the thigh, because you dont want food poisening. cook on 190 degrees celcius

Answer 10

20 min`s a lb at 190