Roast Chicken

Method

• Pre-heat the oven to 190°C Gas 5.
• Season the cavity with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
• Now, here’s a good tip for you - pull out a long length of silver foil and scrunch it up into an oblong, about 5cm thick.
• Place the foil in your roasting tin and sit the chicken on top - this stops the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the roasting tin whilst it’s cooking.
• Cook the chicken in the oven for about 1½ hours, or until thoroughly cooked.
• Keep an eye on the chicken and regularly baste it with the juices.
• If the chicken is browning too quickly then turn down the oven slightly, or cover the breast with a piece of foil.
• When the chicken is cooked, just test by inserting a knife into the thigh, the leg will be juicy, and the juices will be clear. If you see a trace of blood, then cook for a further 10-15 minutes.
• Once cooked carefully remove from the oven and leave to rest covered for 30 minutes, at least. This will really add to the succulence of the meat, trust me.