Chicken Whole Cooking Times and Calculator
Roasted chicken is not only extremely tasty and easy to cook, it won't cost you the earth and leftovers can be used in other dishes. Some people cook breast side down and turn halfway through cooking to keep the meat extra juicy. Just make sure it is cooked all the way through before eating!
Chicken Roasting Tips
- Let the meat come up to room temperature before cooking
- Always ensure chicken is fully cooked before eating. You can check this by inserting a skewer in the thickest part of the meat and checking that the juices that come out are clear, not pink or red.
- Don't forget to rest the meat before carving. This allows the meat to relax and distributes the juices throughout. A general rule of thumb used by chefs for resting meat is 1 minute for every 100g of meat.
