By Bornika Das
August 29, 2023
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Roasted chicken is the most comforting and heartwarming dish. It is one of the classic chicken recipes which pleases taste buds with perfect blend of flavours. Although it sounds easy, it needs right cooking technique to get perfectly roasted chicken. Sometimes it gets overcooked or the skin turns out to be not as crispy as desired. Thus, we will talk about the tips to cook perfect roasted chicken:
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It is important to maintain the ideal amount of moisture while cooking. Pat the chicken dry with paper rolls or towel before cooking.
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An appropriate amount of seasoning is significant for a perfectly roasted chicken. The most basic seasoning formula consists of salt and pepper. So, sprinkle the salt uniformly and thoroughly all over, followed by pepper
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For a perfect roast, working on and between the skin and the meat of the breasts and legs is a must. Apart from the two, another layer of flavour with oil or butter can be worked in for an amazing result.
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Using a rack to roast the chicken is a very useful technique since it helps the heat to circulate evenly around the meat. This in turn allows the skin all over to get crisp and the meat to cook evenly.
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Trussing is nothing but tying the legs of the chicken together using a trussing string. This technique leads to a more even cooking. Slathering the chicken with fat would turn the roast into a thing of beauty with a cracking and crispy skin.
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Roast the chicken in a hot oven for about 50 to 60 minutes for a beautiful crust and perfectly cooked meat. Let it cook undisturbed.
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It is significant to let it rest at least for 15 minutes to get the best out of its flavours and for tender and moist meat.
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