Crispy Roasted Chicken

"The best Whole Roasted Chicken recipe starts with a dry salt brine, creating a golden brown, crispy roast chicken with flavorful, juicy meat. Potatoes sit at the bottom of the Dutch oven and cook in the drippings, while garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs season the entire dish. Your quest for the perfect roast chicken stops here! There's something magical about a simple whole roasted chicken. It's one of the easiest meals that any home cook can serve, you can prepare the meat in a variety of ways, and it's almost impossible to mess up! Even with the most basic seasonings (like salt and pepper), you can achieve a really delicious bird with so much natural flavor. Since I love playing around with different cooking methods and ingredients -- especially when it comes to roast chicken -- I was particularly intrigued by the dry salt brine made famous by chef Judy Rodgers at the San Francisco restaurant, Zuni Cafe. It's an incredibly simple preparation method with unbelievably good results! "

Preparation Time15 min

Chilling Time24 hr

Cooking Time55 min

Cooking MethodOven