How's this for difficult: Roasted Chicken. Get a 4-lb chicken. Take it out of the bag, remove the stuff from the body cavity and give it to the dog (raw chicken necks are fine), wash the chicken in cold water (no soap), pat dry with a paper towel, put in a pan with sides (not a cookie sheet), and stick it in the oven for two hours. Remove and eat. Does that sound hard to you?
I know a lot of people wash the chicken, but it's really not a good idea. It's not necessary, as any germs on the skin will be killed when you cook it for two hours. It's dangerous because it's hard to avoid splashing the water, and getting raw chicken germs all over the sink area.
2 hours sounds long for a 4-lb chicken. I view it as a high-risk meat; maybe you gave a long time for safety. I think it's worth getting a thermometer and using it to ensure it's cooked through. That way you can avoid over-cooking.