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How To Make The Best Roast Chicken In

September 14, 2024

, VA: Here is one of the best Roast Chicken recipes out there!

Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Roast Chicken

  • Brining for Juiciness: Brining your chicken before roasting helps keep it moist and flavorful. A simple saltwater brine for a few hours can make a big difference.
  • Start with a High Heat Blast: Starting the roasting process at a high temperature and then lowering it helps crisp the skin while keeping the meat juicy.
  • Let It Rest: Allowing the chicken to rest for at least 15 minutes after roasting lets the juices redistribute, ensuring each bite is tender and flavorful.
  • Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup Bald Buck Seasoning (for brining)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for brining)
  • 4 cups water (for brining)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
  • 1 bunch of fresh thyme
  • Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces

Instructions:

  • Dissolve 1/4 cup Bald Buck Seasoning. and 1/4 cup sugar in 4 cups of water. Submerge the chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Remove the chicken from the brine. Rinse it under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with Bald Buck Seasoning. and pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic halves, and fresh thyme.
  • Place the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue roasting for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables. Enjoy your perfectly roasted chicken!