CHICKEN IN A SALT CRUST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Choose a deep ovenproof dish into which the whole chicken will fit snugly. Line the dish with a double layer of heavy foil, allowing plenty of excess foil to overhang the top edge of the ovenproof dish. Truss the chicken tightly so that the salt cannot fall into the cavity. Sprinkle a thin layer of salt in the foil-lined dish, then place the chicken on top. Pour the remaining salt all around and on top of the chicken until it is completely encased. Sprinkle the top with a little water. Cover tightly with the foil bake the chicken on the lower oven shelf for 1 ¾ hours. Meanwhile, put the onions in a small, heavy saucepan. Break up the heads of garlic, but leave the skins on. Add to the pan with the olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Cover and cook over the lowest possible heat for about 1 hour or until the garlic is completely soft. Plunge the tomatoes into boiling water for ten seconds, then refresh with cold water. Peel off the skins and quarter the tomatoes. Put the red peppers, tomatoes and chile in a shallow ovenproof and sprinkle with the oil. Bake on the self above the chicken for 45 minutes, or until the peppers are slightly charred. Squeeze the garlic out of the skins. Process the onions, garlic and pan juices in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return the pureé to clean the saucepan. To serve the chicken, open up the foil and ease it out of the dish. Place on a large serving platter. Transfer the roasted pepper mixture to a serving dish and garnish with parsley. Reheat the garlic pureé. Crack open the salt crust on the chicken and brush off the salt before carving and serving with garlic pureé and pepper mixture.
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Hk Rajjak Vai
vaih50@gmail.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the salt crust is a great way to add a crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
basant Mahara
mahara-b64@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is cooked perfectly and has an amazing flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
McKynlee Barnes
m@gmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always turned out great! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the salt crust is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Freya Cosgrave
f@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is cooked perfectly and has an amazing flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Lincoln Campbell
lcampbell69@aol.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the salt crust is a great way to add a crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
mdmasumsk md
md_mdmasumsk@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is cooked perfectly and has an amazing flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kallie Maree
maree45@hotmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always turned out great! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the salt crust is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Muzammil Muzammil
m-muzammil60@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the salt crust added a nice crispy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sonia Bobbitt
s-b@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful flavor. The salt crust was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Amjad Gill
a_gill8@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. The salt crust added a nice crispy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hamza Ejaz
e@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is cooked perfectly and has an amazing flavor. I highly recommend it!
Spencer Green
spencer_green17@hotmail.co.ukI love how the salt crust creates a crispy and flavorful skin on the chicken. The meat is also incredibly tender and moist. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Bahis 123
123@hotmail.comThe salt crust method is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is cooked to perfection and has an amazing flavor.
Md ahad Hossan
hossan_m18@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so succulent and flavorful, and the presentation is always a hit.
kar
kar80@hotmail.comThis is a great way to cook chicken if you're looking for something different and impressive. The salt crust gives the chicken a beautiful golden-brown color and locks in all the juices.
Aman Latoo
l10@aol.comI'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was surprisingly easy to follow. I was worried about getting the salt crust right, but it turned out perfect! The chicken was a huge hit with my family.
Hassan Sliungwe
h.sliungwe33@gmail.comI love the way the salt crust seals in the moisture of the chicken, resulting in incredibly tender and juicy meat. The crispy crust also adds a nice textural contrast.
Elgar Gonzalez
ge@yahoo.comThis recipe was absolutely stunning! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the salt crust added a delightful crunch. I highly recommend trying this recipe for a special occasion or a fun weekend project.