How do you get that crunchy skin instead of an unappealing, soggy mess?
Read on to discover the not-so-secret to crispy chicken skin.
Be sure and dry inside the cavity if you are cooking a whole chicken.
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The skin will be crisp by the time the chicken is cooked through.
To enhance the taste, baste the chicken while it roasts with pan drippings, butter, or oil.
Use the Right Pan
If youre oven-roasting, use alarge pan with a rack.
The lift allows air to circulate around the chicken and brown the skin.
you might also place vegetables around and under the chicken, where theyll be flavored by the drippings.
Depending on the size of the chicken pieces, you might start checking anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes.
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One last piece of wisdomdo not cover your chicken while it is resting.
