Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F), if fan forced preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Oven rack should be in the middle of oven. Remove chicken from bag prior to cooking and place in an oven proof dish. Cook at the preheated temperature for 75 – 80 minutes.
How long does a 1.4 kg chicken take to cook?
For a 1.4kg chicken, brush with olive oil or butter, season well inside and out, and roast in a 190°C/Gas 5 oven for 20 mins per 500g + 20 mins (until the juices run clear). Baste several times during cooking. Alternatively, poach with stock vegetables for an hour.
How long does a 1.3 kg chicken take to cook?
A properly raised free-range chicken takes 20 minutes per 450g, the rest about 12-15 minutes per 450g. If you are stuffing the bird, add 20 minutes. A 1.3kg bird will feed four.
How long does a 1.2 kg chicken take?
When it comes to cooking times, it couldn’t be easier to calculate – you’ll need 45 minutes per kg, plus an extra 20 minutes to finish. If you want to, you can baste your roast chicken once or twice during cooking to help keep it moist.
How long do you cook a 1.75 kg chicken for?
The cooking time will vary depending on the weight of the chicken you buy. The rule of thumb is that you cook it for 20 minutes per 500g PLUS half an hour. So, for the chicken in the picture below which was 1.75kg, the total cooking time was 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes).
How long does a 1.9 kg chicken take to cook?
How long does a 1.9 kg chicken take to cook? Roast in the centre of a pre-heated oven, gas mark 5, 375°F (190°C), for 20 minutes per lb (450 g) plus 10-20 minutes extra – this will be 1 hour and 50 minutes to 2 hours for a 5 lb (2.25 kg) bird. Baste three times during the cooking time.
How long do I cook a 1.6 kg chicken for?
Put the lemon inside the chicken’s cavity, with the bunch of herbs. Place the tray in the oven, then turn the heat down immediately to 200°C/400°F/gas 6 and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes.
How many people does a 1.4 kg chicken feed?
When deciding how much chicken to buy, as a guideline a 1.4kg chicken should feed 4 people well and still allow for leftovers.
How long does it take to cook a 1.65 kg chicken?
Sit the chicken in a roasting tin and smother the breast and legs all over with the butter, then season the outside with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and leave, undisturbed, for 1 hr 45 mins – this will give you a perfectly roasted chicken.
How long does a 1.85 kg chicken take to cook?
A 1.8kg (4lb) chicken will take 1 hour 40 minutes to cook.
How long does it take to cook a 2.5 kg chicken?
For example, our chicken has 2.5 kg, so we are going to cook it for 18 – 20 minutes x 5 = 90 minutes. Total roasting time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. Remove the roasting pan with the chicken and vegetables from the oven. Check the temperature of the chicken to make sure that it’s cooked through.
How long does it take to cook a 2.4 kg chicken?
A 2.4kg (or 5lb) bird will take about 2 hours. Note: 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, take out the chicken, uncover the lid or take off the foil cover, turn the bird over breast side up and baste the chicken with a little melted butter, sprinkle with a little more thyme.
How long does a 1kg chicken take to cook?
A 1kg bird or smaller will need to be roasted for about 1 hr at 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Larger birds can take up to 1 hr 40 mins. The type of chicken can also have an impact, so if you’re buying from a specialist supplier, ask them about specific roasting times.