Southern Style Brined Oven Roasted Crispy Chicken

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   Refer to my Southern Style Brined Chicken recipe for the brining process.

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   Salt and pepper inside of chicken cavity.

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   Rub butter over all of chicken skin.

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   Liberally salt and pepper the chicken all over the skin.

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   Tie the legs and wings together with butchers twine.

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   It helps to have two have two people doing this.

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   Place chicken in roasting pan breast side up.

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   Roast chicken at 425F for the first 15 minutes.

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   Then reduce oven to 350F, and roast approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees.

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    You can add some water halfway during the cooking process to help control grease splattering, in your oven.

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    Chicken will be perfectly done when internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees.

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    That's why an instant read thermometer is important.

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    Over cook and you have a tough and dry chicken.

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    When chicken is done, remove and let rest uncovered for at least 20 minutes.

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    If you cover with foil, your crispy skin is a soggy mess..Cut up as desired and enjoy.

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    Feel free to add any extra herbs, and spices that you like.

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    I have written this recipe as a guideline.

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    Great for Turkey as well.

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    With pork just as good.

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    Adjust your internal temperature with a pork loin to 145F internal temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.