Salt-Roasted Chicken
Salt-Roasted Chicken is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 400°F.
Line a 15x11" roasting pan with foil, if desired.
Stuff herbs into chicken cavity; tie legs loosely together.
Tuck wing tips under.
Place salt and egg whites in a large bowl.
Use your hands to blend well, kneading to soften slightly, about 4 minutes.
Pack 1/3 of salt mixture onto bottom of pan.
Place chicken on top.
Pack remaining salt mixture over and around chicken to completely enclose.
Roast until a thermometer registers 165°F when inserted through the salt crust into thickest part of thigh, about 70 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Crack salt with the back of a knife or wooden spoon.
Remove salt and skin from chicken; transfer meat to a work surface.
Carve and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.