how long to roast a whole chicken
There are two methods for roasting a whole chicken: Regular method: 1  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2  Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes.igh heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): 1  Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. 2  Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.