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Simple Joyful Food

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chicken recipe

How to perfectly roast a whole chicken with simple techniques.

July 30, 2018 4 Comments
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This post contains a sponsored link to a recipe I developed for De Nigris Italian Vinegars. #ItalianVinegar #DrizzleFlavor

Helloooo foodie.

One of the easiest and most rewarding meals to prepare is a perfectly roasted whole chicken. Besides the obvious win that the cost-per-pound of a whole chicken is impressively lower than its parts and pieces, roasting a whole chicken is beautiful to behold.

I mean, look how gorgeous! I can’t even.

There is a reason why most French-based chefs, authors and bloggers will have a signature go-to recipe for roast chicken with the minimal of ingredients. It really has to do with focusing on bringing out the best of the bird with just a few simple techniques.

Apply liberal amounts of quality butter.

Emphasis on the word “liberal.” This adds a level of flavor that is unequaled. It involves getting up-and-under the skin as well as covering every square inch.

 

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Cook at high temperature.

Cooking a whole chicken at high temperature ensures crispiness. Done correctly, we will never have to worry about it drying out since rotation is a key part of the roasting process.

 

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Add a touch of delicate vinegar to the pan drippings.

Just like any dish that focuses on simplicity, the right application of ingredients bring about perfect balance. I simply adore the lightly fruit bouquet flavor of De Nigris Organic White Modena Vinegar with Balsamic. This vinegar has a touch of sweet that mixes wonderfully with the melted butter, herbs, garlic and lemon in the Lemon-Kissed Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce Recipe I happily created for De Nigris Italian Vinegars. It will get you started down the path of mastering a roast chicken.

 

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Have you ever been intimidated by roast chicken? Have any #fail or #success stories that you would like to share?

Happy roasting.

Eat well, my friends. Eat well.

Lyndi

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  1. Alicia Dowell says

    August 21, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    This sounds not that scary and who can say no to butter!

    Reply
    • lyndi says

      August 22, 2018 at 6:41 am

      Absolutely, Alicia! It’s the perfect seasoning! 🙂

      Reply

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