Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard. Cooking Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Remove giblet bag from chicken cavity, reserve for use in gravy or stuffing, or discard. 3. Slide fingers under the skin to separate from the meat. Sprinkle chicken inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. 4. Roast, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes (Appliacnes vary. Cooking times are approximate) per pound or until juices run clear and meat thermometer inserted in inner thigh registers at least 165 degrees F. 5. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Minimum internal cook temperature 165 degrees. Keep refrigerated or frozen.

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