This is a recipe for the juiciest, most succulent roast chicken you’ve ever tasted. Even if you’ve never cooked a whole bird before, you can follow this recipe.
Place the whole bird on a cutting board, breast side down.
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Using kitchen shears, begin at the tail end, about 1 inch to the right of the backbone, and cut all the way up to the neck.
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Do the same thing on the other side of the backbone.
Step5
Turn the bird over and flatten the chicken with your hands. The flatter you can make it, the better, because more of the surface of the bird will be in contact with the pan in the oven.
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Melt a cup of butter in the microwave.
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Place the bird in a baking pan and pour the melted butter over it, spreading it over the skin with your hands.
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Salt and pepper the bird generously. Use less salt if the butter is the salted variety.
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Cook the bird until the skin is crispy and perfectly browned and the juices run clear. Enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Always use safe handling procedures when dealing with raw meat, and cook meat thoroughly.