
Effortless Chicken Trussing
Inspired by Sam Guarnieri
Servings
Original recipe makes 6 servings
Description
Master the art of chicken trussing in just a few minutes with this straightforward method, ensuring your chicken cooks evenly and achieves a perfect, crispy finish.
Ingredients
- {amount} whole chicken
Equipment
- 3 ¼ feet (approximately 1 meter) butcher's twine
Instructions
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1
Place a piece of kitchen twine about 1 meter long on your work surface.
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2
Position the chicken on top with the breast facing up.
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3
Bring the twine up over the legs and down along where the leg meets the body.
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4
Run the twine under and then over each leg end, crossing the twine to form an X.
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5
Tighten the twine to bring the legs together, pulling back underneath each leg.
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6
Lift the twine over the legs and secure it in the center with a bow.
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7
Tuck the wing tips behind the body of the chicken.