I discovered the art of brining turkey a few years ago and transferred the technique to roasting a whole chicken. I guarantee you will have a moist bird and rich flavorful gravy from the pan drippings. -Julie Noyes Louisville,Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature., Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Place cold water in a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning several times., Discard brine. Rinse chicken with water; pat dry. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together. Brush with oil. Place chicken in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly)., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat and discard. Add enough broth to measure 1 cup. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and broth mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein.
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PSJ DON GAMING
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Vegas Da Rapper
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Gae Mathew
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
bimaljhendi123 MR
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mishkat Mazz
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kavindu Nimesha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Dakota Eisner
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
biniyam demeke
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Muqadas Muskan
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Toqeer Haider
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Sanele Knowledge
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Pritam Chaudhary
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Uddhav Dangal
[email protected]This was an excellent recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
James Pope
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
Skylord Restinpeace
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
saoud mughal
[email protected]I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Faisal Ehsani
[email protected]This is the best roasted chicken I have ever had! The brine made the chicken so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.