Roast Crispy Chicken Recipe 🍗
Description: This simple roast produces a crispy skin and juicy meat with a slight hint of herbs. Goes great with all the traditional chicken side dishes.
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 25 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 – 5 | fryer chickens |
| 1 | salt |
| 2 | onions |
| 1 | quart water |
| 2 – 3 | cloves garlic (optional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Brine:
- Boil onions and salt in 1 quart of water for 20 minutes.
- Allow the brine to cool and pour it into a pot large enough to hold all the chickens.
- Add the chicken and enough cold water to cover. Note: DO NOT PUT THE CHICKEN IN WARM OR HOT BRINE.
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Marinate:
- Cover the pot and refrigerate for 24 hours. This step ensures the chicken absorbs the flavors and becomes tender.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Before roasting, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Drain the chicken from the brine and pat it dry using paper towels. Remove any contents of the spice packet if included.
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Season:
- If desired, rub the chicken with cloves of garlic or any additional herbs and spices for extra flavor.
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Roast:
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish, breast side up.
- Roast the chicken, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 60-80 minutes, depending on the weight. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) at the thickest part of the meat.
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Rest and Serve:
- Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and moist meat.
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Serve:
- Carve the chicken and serve it with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 813.8
- Fat Content: 46.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 299.6mg
- Sodium Content: 3768.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 93g
Tips:
- For a golden crispy skin, pat the chicken dry thoroughly before roasting.
- To add extra flavor, stuff the cavity of the chicken with lemon slices, garlic cloves, or fresh herbs before roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to perfection without overcooking.
- Leftover roast chicken can be refrigerated and used in sandwiches, salads, or soups for delicious meals throughout the week.
