EASY Roast Chicken Recipe - Organic, Pasture-Raised Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: organic chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Organic chicken may have better quality, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Open the whole chicken and prepare to spatchcock it by cutting it in half along the backbone.

Dry brine the chicken overnight by heavily salting it to help retain moisture.

Place the chicken in the fridge uncovered for 24 hours.

After 24 hours, remove the chicken from the fridge and apply a butter, rosemary, and garlic mixture under the skin.

Dust off most of the salt from the chicken before cooking.

Add black pepper to the chicken.

Insert a temperature probe into the chicken to monitor the internal temperature.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Place the chicken in the oven and cook for about 45 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest before carving.

Cooking Techniques

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