There’s nothing quite like the comforting warmth of a Sunday roast, especially when it features a juicy, succulent roast chicken. But let’s face it, a dry roast chicken can be a major disappointment, turning what should be a delightful family meal into a culinary disaster. Thankfully, Asda’s Senior Innovation Chef, Rich Harding, has come to the rescue with his genius recipe for a consistently moist and flavorful roast chicken.
While many chefs swear by brining, adding olive oil, or slathering melted butter onto the bird, Rich’s approach is surprisingly simple yet incredibly effective. His secret weapon? Lemon and onion!
Rich explains, “Before you even begin cooking, let your chicken sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. This ensures the chicken isn’t ice-cold when it hits the oven.” Next, the magic begins:
1.
Stuff the cavity:
Fill the chicken’s cavity with half a lemon and half an onion.2.
Create a trivet:
Slice the remaining onion half and place it under the chicken to act as a trivet.3.
Lemon juice boost:
Squeeze the juice from the other half of the lemon over the chicken.4.
Season generously:
Don’t be shy with the salt and pepper!Now your chicken is ready to be roasted to perfection! But the secret doesn’t end there. Rich’s final tip is a game-changer for keeping all that juicy goodness locked inside:
“Once the chicken is out of the oven, use some tongs to turn it upside down. This allows all the delicious juices to run back into the breast meat, resulting in the most tender and flavorful roast chicken you’ll ever taste.”
Don’t forget to use those flavorful juices to make a heavenly sauce or gravy, or simply dip some crusty bread into the pool of deliciousness!
Asda’s research revealed that despite the iconic status of Sunday roast in Britain, a whopping 23% of people lack confidence in their ability to pull it off, with a staggering 43% of Gen Z admitting to this culinary insecurity. With Rich Harding’s simple yet effective method, however, there’s no need to fear the roast chicken challenge! Get ready to impress your friends and family with a roast chicken so juicy and flavorful, it’ll leave everyone wanting seconds.
