How do you make sure the roast chicken and the sides are done at the same time?

I often avoid adding sides like rice or potatoes to my roast chicken because my chicken often reaches 165f wayyy before the rice or the potatoes are done. Is there a technique to get both the roast chicken and sides done at the same time?

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Best Answer

Simply put the sides in before or after the meat for an appropriate length of time such that everything is ready at once.

For example, say my roast chicken takes 1.5 hours to cook including resting. Roast potatoes take 1 hour. Therefore I put my roast potatoes in the oven 0.5 hours after I put the chicken in, and they are both done at the same time.

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How do you know when roast chicken is cooked?

Simply insert your food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken (for a whole chicken, that would be the breast). You know your chicken is cooked when the thermometer reads 180\xb0F (82\xb0C) for a whole chicken, or 165\xb0F (74\xb0C) for chicken cuts.

Which side of chicken do you cook first?

This is the classic roast chicken that all cooks should have in their arsenal. One of the secrets to success is starting it out breast-side down, which keeps the breast meat juicy.

Should I cover chicken with foil when roasting?

When it comes to roasting a chicken its best to cover it with tin foil for at least the first 30 minutes of cooking. This will help to keep the heat around the whole chicken and will help to encourage the natural juices to seep out of the chicken helping it cook all the way through.

How long does it take to fully cook a whole chicken?

Using a conventional oven you will need to roast a whole chicken (6 lb) for 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes at 425\xb0F until the internal temp reaches 165\xb0F.

How to Cook Roast Chicken | Jamie Oliver

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