A perfectly roasted chicken is one of life’s simple pleasures sure to win hearts and impress. Follow these easy steps for success!
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- If there are giblets in the chicken cavity, remove them and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.
- Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes per kilogram.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices every 20-30 minutes to keep it juicy.
- Make an incision into the thickest part of the chicken breast or wiggle a chicken leg to check if the chicken is cooked. If the meat juices run clear or a leg moves freely, and the joint feels loose, it’s ready.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
