EASY ROAST CHICKEN I Professional Chef Shows You How to Make Roast Chicken and Chicken Broth

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.

Preheat the oven to 395°F (200°C).

Rub olive oil all over the whole chicken.

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with a lemon and herbs (thyme and rosemary).

Use a pairing knife to cut and tuck the legs of the chicken to keep everything contained.

Season the chicken generously with a salt and pepper mix (1 cup kosher salt to 1 tablespoon white pepper).

Tuck the wings behind the chicken to contain them.

Place the chicken in a properly sized roasting pan.

Put the chicken in the oven at 395°F.

Check the chicken after 30 minutes; it will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size.

Ensure the chicken is cooked by checking that the juices run clear when pierced. If blood runs out, it's not cooked yet.

Break down the chicken by cutting between the breast and legs, then along the hip bone to remove the thigh.

Remove the wishbone by cutting around it and pulling it out. Let it dry for a couple of days to make a wish.

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