How long would you cook a 5.5lb chicken?
- Cover and cook on low for 6- 8 hours. The larger the chicken the longer it needs to cook. I actually cooked my 5. 5lb chicken over night for 9 hours and it turned out so tender and perfect!! No need to add water!
How long does it take to bake chicken at 350?
Cooking tips
Bake a 4-oz.
chicken breast at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 165˚F (74˚C).
How long do you cook chicken per pound?
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and cook whole (thawed) chicken for 10-15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and roast for 20 minutes per pound.
What temperature should a whole chicken be cooked to?
165° Fahrenheit
How long does it take to cook a whole chicken at 325?
Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roast chicken until skin is crisp and brown and the juices run clear, 1 hour and 20 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).