How Do You Make Roast Chicken And Gravy?
Roasting a chicken is one of the easiest and most economical meals there is. For the first meal, add mashed potatoes and a vegetable for a complete dinner. Leftover chicken and gravy become the basis for chicken pot pie on the second night. Use the bones and scraps to make chicken soup later in the week. Remove giblet bag from chicken cavity and set aside. Rinse the chicken under cold water inside and out, and drain well. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place in roasting pan. Spread softened butter on all exposed skin of the chicken, then dust it with paprika and salt. Rub the butter and spice mixture into the chicken skin, creating a reddish glaze. Put chicken into the oven. Roast for 15 – 20 minutes a pound. For example, a 6 lb. chicken will cook for 90 – 120 minutes. Once the chicken is in the oven, begin making the stock. Remove the giblets and neck from the bag and discard the liver. Rinse giblets and neck in cold water and place in medium saucepan. Cut one onion and one
