How to Bake a Whole Chicken
Discover the art of baking and effortlessly separating a whole chicken with our step-by-step guide! In this comprehensive video tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of preparing and seasoning the chicken, followed by the perfect baking techniques for tender and succulent meat. Once it's out of the oven, learn how to skillfully separate the cooked chicken into mouthwatering portions for a delightful mealtime experience. Elevate your culinary skills today!
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00:00 A whole roasted chicken is simple and succulent, and will feed the whole family with leftovers
00:06 to spare.
00:07 Here's our tried and true method for cooking a whole chicken in the oven.
00:13 Start by patting your chicken dry with some paper towels.
00:16 Next, tuck the wing tips under the birds so they won't burn.
00:20 Then tie the drumsticks together with cooking twine so the chicken keeps its shape in the
00:24 oven.
00:25 Set the chicken in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
00:29 Coat the chicken with olive oil or butter, then generously season with salt, pepper,
00:35 and any dried herbs you like.
00:37 Now place it into a preheated 375-degree oven and roast.
00:42 And that's pretty much it.
00:43 Depending on the size of your chicken, you'll roast it anywhere from one to two hours.
00:48 You'll know it's cooked through when a thermometer inserted into the center part of the thigh
00:52 registers between 165 to 175 degrees.
00:57 If you don't have a thermometer, you'll know it's done when the drumsticks move easily
01:01 in their sockets, the chicken is no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear.
01:06 Covering it in foil for about 15 minutes before slicing will keep it warm and it ensures a
01:11 juicy and tender chicken.
01:13 Cut off the twine, then with a sharp knife, remove the drumsticks and the thighs.
01:19 You can also remove the wings, like this.
01:22 Next, cut alongside the breastbone to remove the breast meat.
01:27 Dress up the white meat and it's ready for serving.
01:30 Now that you know how to bake a whole chicken to perfection, you can get creative with seasonings
01:34 and spices.
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