Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place roasting pan on a rack on the lower 1/3 of the oven.

Rub outside of the chicken with oil, then enough salt and pepper to coat (about 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper).

Once oven is preheated, let pan warm for an additional 10 minutes. Carefully place chicken in the hot pan breast side up and roast for 60-70 minutes, or until the internal temperature at the breast is 165 degrees.

Once cooked, remove and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.