Awesome Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• 1, 4 lb Mariposa Ranch Whole Roaster Chicken, giblets removed

• 1 Tbsp onion powder or to taste

• 1 Tbsp kosher salt or to taste

• 2 tsp black pepper or to taste

• 1/2 cup margarine, divided

• 1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Place chicken in a roasting pan, and generously season inside and out with onion powder, salt and pepper.

3. Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining butter around the chicken’s exterior. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.

4. Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the breast registers 155°F (temperature will rise as it rests). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings.

5. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.