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Hairy Bikers Roast Chicken Recipe

Hairy Bikers Roast Chicken Recipe

Everyone loves a classic Hairy Bikers Roast Chicken Recipe. This meal is very cozy. It tastes just like home. You will learn how to make Hairy Bikers Roast Chicken. It is a very easy process.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Kitchen String
  • Sharp Knife
  • Pastry Brush
  • Large Bowl
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 WHOLE CHICKEN
  • 100 g UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 1 tbsp FRESH THYME
  • 1 large LEMON
  • 1 head GARLIC
  • 2 tsp SEA SALT
  • 1 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 2 large YELLOW ONIONS
  • 1 tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • 1 sprig FRESH ROSEMARY

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Heat your oven to 200°C now. Let it get very hot. This ensures a good start.

Step 2:

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper. This makes the skin very crispy. Do not skip this step.

Step 3:

  • Cut your lemon in half. Place it inside the chicken cavity. This adds great moisture.

Step 4:

  • Peel your garlic cloves carefully. Put them inside the chicken too. The smell is amazing.

Step 5:

  • Mix your butter and herbs. Use a small glass bowl. Mash them with a fork.

Step 6:

  • Rub butter under the chicken skin. Be very gentle with it. Do not tear the skin.

Step 7:

  • Spread more butter over the top. Cover every single inch well. Use your clean hands.

Step 8:

  • Tie the chicken legs with string. This is called trussing the bird. It looks very professional.

Step 9:

  • Cut your onions into thick rings. Place them in the roasting pan. They act like a rack.

Step 10:

  • Put the chicken on the onions. Sprinkle it with sea salt. Add plenty of black pepper.

Step 11:

  • Put the pan in the oven. Bake for eighty minutes total. Check it at sixty minutes.

Step 12:

  • Check the juices of the bird. They should run very clear. Use your meat thermometer.

Step 13:

  • Take the chicken out carefully. Place it on a warm plate. Let it rest for a bit.

Step 14:

  • Rest the meat for fifteen minutes. This keeps the juices inside. It makes it very tender.

Notes

Always let the chicken rest before carving.
Use room temperature butter for easy spreading.
Check the internal temperature reaches 75 degrees.
Pat the skin very dry for crunch.
Use fresh herbs for the best scent.
Do not open the oven door often.
Season the inside of the bird too.
Save the bones for a healthy stock.
Use a heavy pan for even heat.
Pour pan juices over the carved meat.
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