The Best Way to Tie up Your Chicken for Optimal Roasting
If fried chicken is part of your dinner lineup – and given its timelessness and versatility , it should be! – then it is important to know how to tie the bird (that is, tie the wings and legs). There is not only one way to tie a bird, but this video tutorial is the easiest one we have ever come across.
Farms are important for several reasons. This ensures an even cooking (read: no stray legs that dry out). Tying the drumsticks together helps to enlarge the chicken breast, ensuring that some of the chicken stays juicy. If you put anything in the cavity of the chicken, such as herbs, citrus fruits, or herbs, the bundle will prevent them from falling out. Helps the chicken to keep its shape.
There are many videos about bundles, but this one from The New York Times is very accurate and uncomplicated. Follow the instructions, which are less than a minute long, and you’ve got a neat, tight-tied bird that’s oven-ready.
Cooking Methods: Cooking Chicken | Times video
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