How do you know how long to cook a whole chicken for? Is there a certain amount of time per pound?

Answer 1

yes there is a per lb. Use of a thermometer inside of the chicken would be very useful though. You want to get the center of the chicken to a certain temperature.

Answer 2

It depends on your oven temp. But a 3 lb chicken at 400, around 45 min. Any time per pound is an estimate. Ideally you want to check the temperature after about 30 or 40 minutes. Chicken is done at 160F, so you can pull it at 150, and let it rest for 15 min before cutting up. You can also check the doneness by giving the leg a twist, if it twists easily, then it is done.

Answer 3

I like to roast a whole chicken until it's so done the meat is falling off the bone. You can keep it moist while doing this by covering it in foil for all but the last 10 or so minutes. This generally takes about 45 min for a whole chicken. Food safety experts say you should cook poultry until the juices run clear.

Answer 4

it is 20 mins to each pound weight plus 20 mins. so a 6 pound chicken needs 2hours and 20 mins. This is only approximate as the test to know if it is properly cooked is to stick a skewer through the thickest part of the chicken thigh and if the juices run clear then it is cooked.

Answer 5

Do not use time / pound except as a general guide to time a meal. Use a probe thermometer whenever you roast poultry, and pull it out of the over about 10 degrees before it's done. Let it rest for 15-30 minutes and carry-over heat will bring it up the rest of the way. Resting is critical, failure to do so will result in juices escaping and dry meat.

Answer 6

A whole chicken should be cooked to a temperature of 180 degrees F to kill bacteria!

The time it takes to kill all the bacteria depends on how much chicken you are to cook and how you plan to cook it.

Answer 7

20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees F
if stuffed, add 10 minutes per pound

Answer 8

yes per lb

Answer 9

30 min/lb