Chicken in the oven with whole foil crust

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 20 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake a whole chicken in the oven in foil? First of all, prepare the chicken carcass. The recipe used a bird weighing 1200 grams. If you have frozen chicken, then you should remove it from the freezer in advance, put it in the refrigerator for slow defrosting, if you don’t have time, then leave it at room temperature until completely defrosted. Homemade chicken can be baked a little longer than indicated in the recipe.

2. STEP 2

   

   Prepare all other ingredients. Use any dry spices that you most often use to marinate poultry. Rosemary can be excluded from the list of ingredients; it has a specific aroma that not everyone likes. If desired, replace the sugar in the recipe with honey; it will also give the skin an appetizing color.

3. STEP 3

   

   In a small deep container, mix soy sauce and vegetable oil. Add sugar, pressed garlic, pepper and spices.

4. STEP 4

   

   Mix everything well. The sugar should dissolve.

5. STEP 5

   

   Rinse the chicken under running cold water and dry well with paper towels, inside and out. The carcass should be almost dry. Apply the marinade to the bird.

6. STEP 6

   

   Coat evenly on all sides and inside too. Place the chicken in a large bowl, cover with cling film and leave to marinate in a cool place for at least an hour. Ideally, the bird will sit in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, the chicken can be sent not in a cup, but in a plastic bag.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place the marinated carcass on foil. Tie the legs with a thick thread, so the finished bird will look more appetizing. Remove any remaining garlic, rosemary and spices from the top of the brisket and legs. They have already fulfilled their role, imparting flavors to the meat, and even when baked they can burn and ruin the appearance of the dish.

8. STEP 8

   

   Wrap the chicken on all sides with foil. Place in a suitable-sized baking dish and place in a preheated oven for 40-50 minutes. I baked on the “top-bottom” mode at 200 degrees.

9. STEP 9

   

   Next, unfold the foil on top or cut it with scissors, be careful not to get burned! If desired, wrap the tips of the wings in foil to prevent them from burning.

10. STEP 10

    

    Using a silicone brush, brush the breast and legs with the fat and juice that was released during the roasting of the chicken.

11. STEP 11

    

    Change the oven mode to “convection” or “grill” and cook until the skin acquires a beautiful golden hue. Check the bird periodically, it will take from 5 to 15 minutes, the time depends on the capabilities of your oven.

12. STEP 12

    

    Ready! Serve with fresh vegetables, potatoes, all kinds of salads and much more.

Comments on the recipe

stringka

25.08.2023

4.9

Chicken with aromatic spices is simply superb! I usually bake it easier with garlic and bay leaf.

Natalia M

25.08.2023

5

Today it has been raining all day, the sun has hidden behind the clouds, but you want something bright, hot and tasty. I found a solution - I baked a chicken. Its golden-brown crispy crust lifts your spirits perfectly! And what a scent! I really like to marinate chicken in a marinade with soy sauce. The meat turns out soft, juicy, tender and acquires a beautiful color. I marinated the chicken in the morning and baked it in the evening. In foil, the baking time increases, but the chicken does not come out dry. Thanks to the author for such a wonderful chicken recipe!

Queen

25.08.2023

4.7

Very tasty chicken!!! The photos are very bright and beautiful!!!