The concept of roasting a chicken certainly sounds simple, right? Grandmas and gourmet chefs alike have been doing it for decades. But just like with how to make pancakes or how to make chocolate chip ...

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1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken skin side down in a cold ...