Place your cast iron skillet inside your oven and preheat both the oven and the skillet to 450 degrees.

Rinse your chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

When the oven has reached temperature place 1 Tbsp. of melted butter into the skillet. Carefully transfer your chicken to the skillet, placing it breast side up. Pour the remaining butter over the chicken and sprinkle with your favorite seasoning.

Close the oven and walk away! It really is that simple. The chicken will be ready in about 45 minutes or when the temperature at the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees.

Allow the chicken to rest 15-20 minutes before serving with your favorite sides.

Upon finishing the meal, remove all of the meat from the carcass for later use. You can also use the carcass to make delicious stock.