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Quick Answer. The amount of time needed to cook a chicken depends on the temperature and cooking method used. For example, roasting a 7-pound chicken in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes per pound, or up to 2.5 hours. Continue Reading.
Roast whole (thawed) chickens for 20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes. High heat method (this creates a crispy, darker skin): 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. (Do not add the extra 15 minutes to the cooking time as with the regular method.) VIDEO: Orange Herb Roasted Chicken. Here's a roast chicken recipe that follows the regular-roast method.