The Perfect Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and remain juicy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: none

Margarine is a lower-cost alternative.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient substitute.

Wash the whole chicken thoroughly and trim off the neck, saving it for roasting.

Prepare the brine by mixing salt, water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, crushed garlic, rosemary, parsley, crushed oranges, and lemon.

Taste the brine to ensure it has enough salt and flavor before adding the chicken.

Soak the chicken in the brine for a minimum of 4 to 5 hours, ideally overnight.

After brining, remove the chicken and discard the brine.

Prepare a mix of root vegetables including baby potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and radish, seasoning them well with herbs and spices.

For marination, mix butter, rosemary, crushed black pepper, chili powder, lemon zest, and salt.

Pat the chicken dry before applying the marination, focusing on getting it between the skin and the meat.

Stuff the chicken with parsley and lemon for added flavor.

Tie the chicken legs together with a strong string to keep it secure during roasting.

Refrigerate the chicken for 1 hour before roasting.

Preheat the oven to 120-125°C (248-257°F) and roast the chicken for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 75-85°C (167-185°F).

After the first roast, brush the chicken with the butter mixture and increase the oven temperature for a final roast to achieve golden brown color.

Roast the vegetables alongside the chicken during the final roasting phase.

Cooking Techniques

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