By Devi Poojari
December 23, 2025
For the juiciest chicken with a crisp, brown skin, roasting it the right way plays an important role in showcasing its texture and flavour. While simple as a process, the nuances and details make the process of roasting a special one.
Ensure that the salt and pepper have been sprinkled on the outer surface as well as inside the bird to ensure that it permeates fully.
Opt to add whole garlic, lemon zest or halves, fresh herbs as well as quartered onions to elevate the flavour of the chicken as well as make a sauce later.
Using a compound butter or olive oil under the skin can ensure even crispness, keeps the meat moist as well as enhance the taste.
The size of the whole chicken determines how long it must cook and at what temperature in the oven; alter the cooking time accordingly.
Sit the chicken in its tray once out of the oven to enable the juices to redistribute themselves and produce a tender bite.
Collect the rendered fat and juices from the aromatics to reduce and turn into a jus that can be poured over the carved chicken when ready to eat.