How long to oven roast a half chicken and at what temperature 2lb?

Roasting Time and Temperature for a 2 lb Half Chicken

* Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

* Place the chicken, skin-side up, on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan.

* Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

* Roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).

* Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.