First we need to get our chicken up to room temperature for even cooking. Take it out of your fridge or freezer with enough time to spare. I left mine out in the morning before work.

Remove the giblets and rinse the chicken inside and out. Then pat dry with paper towels.

$Preheat your oven to 450\u00b0$

Preheat your oven to 450°

Line your roasting pan with chopped veggies and potatoes.

First we need to locate the wishbone. Removing the wishbone will allow you to carve the chicken easier after roasting.

Reach up to the top of the wishbone and pull it out.

Run the twine towards the front of the chicken and underneath the wings.

Tie a slipknot around the neck of the chicken.

Cut off any excess twine.

Now place your trussed chicken on top of the a roasting pan with your veggies and potatoes.

I also added fresh thyme and black pepper as well.

Put the roasting pan in the oven for one hour.

After letting it rest, remove the twine.

Plate the vegetables first with chicken on top for a good presentation. Pair with a bottle of white wine.

How to roast a chicken

This guide was inspired by Thomas Keller's "Simple roasted chicken" recipe.