Greetings,
I'm roasting a chicken for the first time in more than a decade
(although I did cook a turkey once for Thanksgiving during that time.

I have the oven set at 350. I think that the chicken will take 2 - 2.5 hours to cook. At least, that is what a web site said. I tried using the meat thermometer but it doesn't do right and won't be much use.

I put some celery and onion in the cavity and brushed on a glaze of honey, soy sauce, and olive oil.

And yes, I am a little bit hyperish -- first time in a million days -- I counted.

Mari

it sounds as if it will be delicious....I don't remember when I roasted a chicken or a turkey for that matter. Just don't stress yourself.
Bobby

Sounds yummy! How was it? Last time I was manicky I cooked banana bread, turkey kielbasa in BBQ sauce and chicken. The bread didn't turn out so good.

I figured out to take the chicken out of the oven when I smelled burning
one hour and 20 minutes into cooking.
I think that the glaze burned. Maybe the chicken inside is fine. Or maybe it is not cooked inside at all. Next time: Hello crock pot!

I'm going to cool it on top of the stove a few more minutes and stick in the fridge to deal with tomorrow.

Mari

OOPS! I am sure it is still edible.

the sugary/honey glazes will burn before the meat gets done.
The recipe should have said to brush glaze on about halfway through baking time??
or turn down oven temperature??
My old oven used to run 25 degrees hotter than the actual temp that I set it at- so that might be what happened too.

I know for glazes on ham you apply towards the end of cooking time.