Classic Roast Chicken Ultimate Guide | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is cheaper.

Remove the wishbone from the chicken.

Truss the chicken using butcher twine.

Rub 1 tablespoon of butter on the chicken.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper inside and out.

Start roasting the chicken at 425°F for 20 minutes on one side.

Flip the chicken and roast for another 20 minutes on the other side.

Turn the chicken upright and baste it every 3-6 minutes for another 20 minutes, totaling 1 hour of roasting.

Let the chicken rest before carving.

Deglaze the pan with half a cup of chicken stock and thicken with potato starch.

Carve the chicken, removing the legs and breasts, and present with watercress.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens