Mama's Secret Roast Chicken

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My mother use to make this all the time when i was young. It's the best roast chicken i've ever had. I know you'll enjoy it. You can also use this recipe for chicken pieces rather than a whole chicken if you wish

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325f.

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Make sure the giblets and neck are removed from the chickens cavity before starting.

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On a cutting board have the chicken breast down.

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With meat cutters or a sharp knife cut the chicken length wise threw the ribcage.

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You should now be able to flatten out the whole chicken.

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In a strainer pour half the vinegar over the skin of the chicken.

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Then pour the remainder of the vinegar over the interior of the chicken.

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Rinse the chicken in cold water.

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Pat dry.

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Put the chicken aside.

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In a food processor.

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Grate the onion then mix in the salt , black pepper and thyme.

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In a roasting pan place the chicken breast side down.

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Spoon about 1 / 3 of the onion mixture onto the under side of the chicken and spread it out evenly.

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Turn the chicken over.

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Lift the skin of the chicken and spoon in the remainder of the onion mixture.

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Again try to even out the onion distribution as much as possible.

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Pour some water in the base of the roasting pan to prevent the chicken from d.

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Ingredients

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roasting chicken, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, onion, white vinegar, water