Glazed Roast Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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Published March 1, 2009. From Cook's Illustrated.
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Why this recipe works:
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For our roast chicken recipe, we wanted an evenly glazed chicken with crisp skin and moist meat. To dehydrate the skin and make it crisp, we separated it from the meat and poked holes in the fat deposits to allow rendered fat to escape, then r...(mor
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Serves 4 to 6
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If using table salt, reduce the amount to 2½ teaspoons. For best results, use a 16-ounce can of beer. A larger can will work, but avoid using a 12-ounce can, as it will not support the weight of the chicken. A vertical roaster can be used in place o
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Ingredients
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Chicken
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1 whole chicken (6 to 7 pounds), giblets removed and discarded
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5 teaspoons kosher salt (see note)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (16-ounce) can beer (see note)
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Glaze
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup orange marmalade (see note)
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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