Brined Roasted Chicken - 500 Degrees Recipe

Name: Brined Roasted Chicken - 500 Degrees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1 (3 lb) whole chickens; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley (minced fine); 1 teaspoon sage (if using fresh, 5-7 leaves); 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced fine); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (minced fine); 2 1/2 lbs potatoes

Servings: persons

1
Thoroughly dissolve sugar and salt into water.
2
Soak chicken in brine for 1-3 hours (in refrigerator).
3
Mix softened (room temperature) butter with herbs while chicken is in brine.
4
Thoroughly rinse chicken and allow to drain, pat dry.
5
Cut backbone out of chicken and flatten bird.
6
Spray bottom part of broiler pan with vegetable oil.
7
Scrub potatoes and cut into small bite sized pieces.
8
Place potatoes in pan.
9
Place flattened bird in top part of broiler pan, over potatoes.
10
Loosen skin from flesh.
11
Place herb butter between skin and flesh.
12
Bake in hot oven (500 degrees) for 45 minutes to an hour. (or more, if potatoes are not browned).
13
Serve with cooked spinach and hot crusty bread.

659

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon water, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1 (3 lb) whole chickens, and more.

Yes, Brined Roasted Chicken - 500 Degrees falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brined Roasted Chicken - 500 Degrees

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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