CHICKEN - use a shallow roasting pan Ready to cook weight 1-1/2 to 2 lbs 375 degrees stuffed or unstuffed 3/4 to 1 hr - Brush dry areas of skin occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil. Ready to cook weight 2 to 2-1/2 lbs 375 degrees stuffed or unstuffed 1 to 1-1/2 lbs 375 degrees 1 to 1-1/4 hrs - Brush dry areas of skin occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil. Ready to cook weight 2-1/2 to 3 lbs 375 degrees stuffed or unstuffed 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hrs - Brush dry areas of skin occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil. Ready to cook weight 3-4 lbs 375 degrees stuffed or unstuffed 1-1/2 to 2 hrs - Brush dry areas of skin occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil. Capon (large chicken) Ready to cook weight 4 to 7 lbs 375 degrees 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. - Brush dry areas of skin occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil. Cornish Game hens (very small similar to chicken) Ready to cook weight 1 to 1-1/2 lbs. 375 degreees stuffed or unstuffed 1-1/2 hrs.-Roast loosley covered for 30 minutes, then 60 minutes uncovered or till done. If destired occasionally bsate with melted butter or a glaze the last hour. *Note: To test for doneness: About 20 minutes before roasting time is up, test bird. The thickest part of drumstick should feel very soft when pressed between fingers protected with paper towels and drumstick should move up and down and twist easliy in socket. Meat thermometer should register 185 degree. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. If you are roasting parts or cutlets the juice should run clear.
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