Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 2 hrs
Additional Time::10 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 25 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
6 whole onions
6 potatoes, peeled
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a large roasting pan. Arrange onions, potatoes, carrots, and celery around chicken. Pour water into the pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Roast in the preheated oven, basting occasionally, until chicken is golden brown, about 2 hours; remove aluminum foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.