Categories October Surprise 2024 How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Oven – Better Homes & Gardens Post author By Post date April 22, 2023 To prepare and roast a whole chicken, preheat the oven to 375°F, remove the internal organs, and season the chicken before cooking. Cooking times depend on the chickenās weight. A 2½- to 3-pound chicken should roast for 1 to 1¼ hours at 375°F.