Roast chicken is an essential dish that offers both simplicity and elegance, made complete with sides like roasted vegetables. The key to achieving a perfect roast lies in a good technique that ensures crispy skin without drying out the meat. Courtney Luna, a notable cookbook author, emphasizes using a cast iron pan for its heat retention. Recommended methods include roasting at high temperatures, spatchcocking, and ensuring the bird is well-dried and coated in fat for optimal browning. Maintaining a temperature of 425°F is considered foolproof across various chicken sizes.
Cast iron retains heat exceptionally well, so whether you are searing the chicken or roasting it, the consistently high temperature of the pan creates a nice, crispy crust.
Luna recommends roasting the bird at high heat, and suggests spatchcocking to increase surface area for crispy skin, or ensuring a whole bird is dried properly.
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