Nick Evans

Simple Roast Chicken

Preparation info
  • Servings:

    4

    , or 2 pounds shredded chicken
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 30

Appears in
Love Your Leftovers
Love Your Leftovers

By Nick Evans

Published 2014

  • About

When it comes to selecting a chicken, pick the best bird you can afford. Free-range and organic chickens not only have an ethical advantage over the factory-farmed birds but also tend to have more flavor and, in my opinion, will be healthier for you and your family. For a few extra bucks, you really can’t go wrong.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-pound) chicken
  • 1-2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • Ol

Method

  1. If time permits, it’s best to salt the chicken the day before you plan to cook it. For best results, rub the bird with the kosher salt and then wrap it in plastic wrap. This will result in a juicier and more flavorful finished product, though I’ve definitely skipped this step with fine results.
  2. When you’re ready to cook the chicken,