Mama's Secret Roast Chicken

"my mother use to make this all the time when I was young. it's the best roast chicken I've ever had. I know you'll enjoy it. you can also use this recipe for chicken pieces rather than a whole chicken if you wish"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Make sure the giblets and neck are removed from the chickens cavity before starting.
  • On a cutting board have the chicken breast down.
  • With meat cutters or a sharp knife cut the chicken length wise threw the ribcage.
  • You should now be able to flatten out the whole chicken.
  • In a strainer pour half the vinegar over the skin of the chicken. then pour the remainder of the vinegar over the interior of the chicken.
  • Rinse the chicken in COLD water.
  • Pat dry.
  • Put the chicken aside.
  • In a food processor. grate the onion then mix in the salt, black pepper and thyme.
  • In a roasting pan place the chicken breast side down.
  • Spoon about 1/3 of the onion mixture onto the under side of the chicken and spread it out evenly.
  • Turn the chicken over.
  • Lift the skin of the chicken and spoon in the remainder of the onion mixture. again try to even out the onion distribution as much as possible.
  • Pour some water in the base of the roasting pan to prevent the chicken from drying. (you may add more later if you feel the chicken needs it).
  • Place the chicken in the oven for 90 minutes or until golden brown all over and the juices run clear.
  • Once the chicken is cooked all the way through allow it to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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  1. Great! The cooking time was quicker than stated. I did put a bay leaf in the water because I wanted some broth to make a sauce. I did add water twice. This is a no fuss recipe and a recipe you could prepare the chicken ahead of time, wrap with plastic wrap and then cook the following day. The chicken was very moist. Thanks for posting. I served the broth/gravy with noodles.
     
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