How many degrees should I cook a whole chicken?

Many people will tell you to cook the chicken at a low temperature for a long time thinking it will keep it moist, but it will only dry it out! You need a higher temperature so you get moist chicken and crispy skin. I roast mine at 425 for 1 hour (~3 lb) to 1.5 hours (~5 lb)--it just depends on size. You can use a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh say 165 degrees F or if you cut between the thigh and the body the juices are not pink.

I've posted a recipe below that is good. I generally don't use the bacon, like it says. I just rub the whole thing with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast!

Hope this helps and I hope you have a moist chicken!

Bake at 350....20 minutes per pound....until internal temperature reaches 175 degrees on a meat thermometer

I worked in a chicken shop for a while and we were told to tell customers to cook them at 350*Fahrenheit or 180*Celcuis

I cook mine 350 for 2 hours. It's juicy inside and crispy outside. Just move one of the legs and if the joint is loose, it's done.

400 for about an hour .Internal temp at the deepest part of the thigh 160 and the juices run clear

325 is just right and baste every hour or so. 20 min. per pound.

I think 250 will b enough...