00:00 Chicken is perhaps the easiest and most versatile
00:02 main ingredient you can cook for the family.
00:05 Whether you're roasting a whole chicken
00:07 or cooking it in pieces,
00:09 here are some handy tips and tricks
00:10 to bake your chicken to perfection.
00:12 First, add some flavor.
00:16 Drizzle the chicken with oil,
00:17 then sprinkle on salt and pepper and your favorite spices,
00:21 or mix up a marinade for the chicken.
00:24 Bake the pieces in a preheated oven
00:26 for about 45 to 55 minutes.
00:29 It's fully cooked when a thermometer inserted
00:31 into the thickest part of the meat
00:33 reaches between 165 to 175 degrees.
00:38 For a barbecue-style chicken,
00:39 brush it with sauce towards the very end.
00:42 For a baked whole chicken, first pat it dry.
00:46 Next, tuck the wing tips under the bird so they won't burn.
00:50 Then tie the drumsticks together with cooking twine
00:53 so the chicken keeps its shape in the oven.
00:55 Now, place it breast side up in a shallow roasting pan.
00:59 And just like we did with individual pieces,
01:01 you'll want to coat the chicken with olive oil or butter
01:04 and generously season with salt, pepper,
01:07 or any dried herbs you like.
01:09 Now, place it into a preheated 375-degree oven and roast.
01:14 Depending on the size of your chicken,
01:16 you'll roast it anywhere from one to two hours.
01:19 You'll know it's cooked through
01:21 when a thermometer inserted into the center part
01:23 of the thigh registers between 165 to 175 degrees.
01:28 Covering it in foil for about 15 minutes before slicing
01:32 will keep it warm and it ensures a juicy, tender chicken.
01:36 Now it's ready for slicing and serving.
01:39 If you follow these tips,
01:40 you'll always have something simple and satisfying
01:43 to bring to the table.
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