Sunday's Roasted Chicken

This is one dish that will transport you back to Sunday dinners with the family.  It's just like Mom's  Roasted Chicken.  It's simply delicious!

1 (3 lb) whole chicken, giblets removed
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp onion powder, or to taste
1/2 cup margarine, divided
2 stalks celery, leaves removed

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Place the chicken in a roasting pan

Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out

Sprinkle the inside and outside of the chicken with onion powder

Place 3 Tbsp of margarine in the chicken cavity

Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior

Cut the celery into 6 - 8 pieces and place the pieces in the chicken cavity

Bake the chicken uncovered until it is no longer pink at the bone and registers 175 degrees

Remove the chicken from oven and baste it with the drippings

Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 30 minutes

Serve and enjoy