Often times when cooking a chicken in the oven, it is advised to place a rack underneath the chicken. Why do this? Because it allows the heat and air to better circulate underneath and around the chicken.
But if you do not have a roasting rack don’t sweat it because here is a great tip – use your vegetables to hold up the chicken!
Use strips of carrot and celery and even onions, make a grid, and place the chicken right on top. Not only will the chicken have the circulation it needs, but as it releases its juices, the vegetables will help create an instant base for a gravy!
However, if it is a fatty chicken, you might need to make sure not to have too much fat in the gravy.
If you don’t know how to bake a chicken, I have some easy recipes right in my recipe box here.
Liz
www.simpleitaliancooking.com
Easy Italian Recipes
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