Whole chicken
A 3.5–4 lb bird roasted whole. Develops a golden, crispy skin and stays juicy inside. More economical and flavourful than buying parts separately.
Used for
- roasting
- braises
- stock
In the kitchen
- truss
- roast
- carve
- pat dry
Picking it at the store
- Air-chilled birds have crispier skin
- 3.5–4 lb is the sweet spot for even cooking
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