How to Truss a Chicken

Trussing a chicken before roasting will help the bird keep its shape. Trussing is also important when using a rotisserie so that the bird is not flopping around while it cooks. In the small counter-top rotisseries it also keeps the wings from hitting the burners inside the rotisserie.













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Thank you, NcMysteryShopper! I like how you found pictures to go along with your posting. Do you have any recipes for whole chickens?

Thanks Cheryl for the topic and photos. I never cooked whole chickens. But if I do, I'll look at the topic to help me.

Your Welcome! You should try it sometime. Super easy and the results are so satisfying!

Me too I would like to see recipes of whole chicken. Maybe that will convince me

I have made some wonderful whole chicken recipes that I found on Zaar! Here are some that were easy easy, and so delicious!!

Roast Chicken With Rosemary-Orange Butter by lazyme (One of the Favorites of ZWT 3)
Roast "Sticky" Chicken by C Chatwin (One of the Top Reviewed Recipes on Zaar)
Honey Rotisserie Chicken by Rita



Roast Chicken With Grand Marnier Glaze by Liza at Recipezaar
Orange You Glad You Made This Roasted Chicken? by NcMysteryShopper
Carolina Rotisserie or Roasted Apple Chicken by NcMysteryShopper


Chicken With Seven Spices by Parsley
Herbed Rotisserie Chicken by Tish
Pavarotti Chicken by Missy Wombat


Roast Chicken With Orange, Lemon & Ginger by Chef Kate
Swedish Roast Chicken With Spiced Apple Rice by Chef Kate
Roast Chicken With Ginger, Macaroni and Caramelized Tomatoes by Chef Kate


Peruvian Marinade (Roisserie, Grill, or Oven Chicken Marinade)
Chicken With Creamy Zucchini and Lime Stuffing
Roasted Chicken A'la Orange



I could go on forever here b/c I have made so many.....
I love cooking whole chickens b/c they are delicious, easy, and usually on sale! Probably one of the easiest and most versatile of whole meats. Impressive - without a fuss!

HTH

This is Great! Now you know how to truss check out The spin!

That is an awesome tutorial!!!

Actually, I use my rotisserie a LOT! I have a counter-top one and I love that it cooks the chicken without heating up the house! Many of the chickens I listed above were cooked in it

Here are a few recipes (not mine) that I found that would fit this thread! Some unreviewed that might be nice to give a whirl!!!

Lime and Cumin Roasted Chicken by nye mcClelland
Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes by mary ellen b
Greek Style Roasted Chicken by Chipotlechick
Famous Dave's Country Roasted Chicken by yooper
Roasted Chicken With Lemon and Fresh Herbs by lennie
Cider-roasted Chicken by jo coburn ( looks like a good one if you have a bird that may be tough!)
Roasted Chicken by dojemi
Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken by scrapbook lori
Fantastic Roasted Chicken by loves2teach
El Pollo Restaurant Peruvian Roasted Chicken by oolala ( rotisserie style...mmmm)

Wonderful info Cheryl!

Thank you for putting this together for us!

I love to make Chicken.... This is wonderful. Love how you put this together Cheryl. I have to admit, I've never trussed a chicken but I'm gonna do it.... yep, I'm gonna.

Great job! I'm writing the story on the month long cooking classes and you are all over the place, Cheryl! Do you sleep? Nice work...this tutorial is perfecto!

That's what I was wondering....when can she possibly sleep???

Or maybe she sleeps, but she is dreaming about Recipezaar recipes, cocktails, tutorials, and games the whole night? That must be it!

NcMysteryShopper,
Those are beautiful pictures of trussing a chicken!!! The explanation is wonderful too, nice and easy!!! Thank you much!!!!!
I enjoy cooking a chicken super slow in the oven, so the meat just falls off. For some of those asking for recipes, I generally just put a whole chicken in a roasting pan, with a lid! I add a bit of water to the pan, and season that chicken up with whatever I want. Just go for it, and have fun with it. I usually put at least, parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, sea salt, and black pepper(freshly grounded.) I love to squirt the bird with lemon or lime also. I really prefer lime in cooking. Then, I generally add a couple of chicken bouillon cubes, or good chicken broth instead of the water. Then, after it has cooked for awhile, just add whatever vegetables you like. I always add potatoes(skin on) and carrots. I often use whole onions as they come out nice and sweet. You could add mushrooms etc. Just about any vegetable would be good as it is slowly roasted. Just enjoy yourself and see what you come up with!!!! Just remember to baste the chicken and veggetables every now and then. I also add some butter on top of the chicken during the cooking.
Thanks again NcMysteryShopper!!!!
Love,
Becky