Great video on how to butterfly and roast a chicken

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=RavjgmvKMaI

3 1/2 lb bird takes about 30 - 35 minutes in a 500 degree oven

Take out the spine first, then take out the breast bone, wash, pat dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides (liberally), put in a roasting pan on top of veggies.