Easy stovetop whole chicken recipe
1 (4- to 5-lb.) whole chicken
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook, breast side down, 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Turn chicken, breast side up, and reduce heat to medium-low.
Add 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup wine to Dutch oven. Cover and cook 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted in thigh registers 180°.