Franklin Spice Works
Classic Brined Roast Chicken
A juicy roast chicken brined for flavor and roasted until the skin is crackling. The reliable centerpiece for a Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
- 1 packet Brining Spice
- 1 gallon water
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dissolve Brining Spice in 1 gallon cold water in a large container.
- Submerge chicken fully. Refrigerate 8-24 hours.
- Remove, pat completely dry, and let air dry in fridge 1 hour.
- Stuff cavity with lemon and herbs. Rub skin with olive oil.
- Roast at 425F for 60-75 minutes until thigh reaches 165F. Rest 15 minutes before carving.