Roast Chicken

Name: Roast Chicken
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: BRINE; 1 gal water, divided; 3/4 c coarse kosher salt, reduce a 1/4 cup if using regular salt; 2/3 c sugar; 3/4 c kikkoman, ponzu citris seasoned & dressing soy sauce; 1/4 c olive oil; CHICKEN; 5-6 lb whole chicken rinsed and insides removed; 1 medium onion quarted; 1/2 tsp smoked chipotley powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ( optional); 1-2 Tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper

By Kathy Williams
@KMW2013

This is the most moist and flavorfull chicken. I baked this on Sunday and have a varitey of meals with it for the week.

Rating:

☆☆☆☆☆ 0 votes0

Serves:

6-8

Prep:

24 Hr

Cook:

1 Hr 30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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BRINE
1 gal

water, divided
3/4 c

coarse kosher salt, reduce a 1/4 cup if using regular salt
2/3 c

sugar
3/4 c

kikkoman, ponzu citris seasoned & dressing soy sauce
1/4 c

olive oil
CHICKEN
5-6 lb

whole chicken rinsed and insides removed
1 medium

onion quarted
1/2 tsp

smoked chipotley powder
1 tsp

onion powder
1 tsp

garlic powder
1/8 tsp

cayenne pepper ( optional)
1-2 Tbsp

olive oil
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salt and pepper

How to Make Roast Chicken

Step-by-Step

The night before: In a large pot fill half with warm water, add kosher salt and sugar. Stir to disolve.
place chicken in the pot and fill with cold water until chicken is covered. Add the Ponzu citrus sauce and olive oil. Stir to combine.
Cover and let it sit in the refridgerator over night.
Rinse with cold water before baking. (optional)
Ready to Bake:
Preheat oven to 450 f.
Stuff the onion into the cavity of the chicken. Tie legs together and fold under the wings.
Place chicken in a foil lined baking pan.
Combine the herbs, except salt and pepper, in a small dish. Add enough olive oil to form a paste (not thick). Brush the oil mixture onto the chicken.
sprinkle with Salt and Pepper .
Cover with a sheet of foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and reduce heat to 400 degrees; bake for 20 more minutes basting chicken every five minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 dergees and continue baking until chicken is done.