Roast Chicken - Low or High heat? Which is your preference?

[meryl]

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[joe]

Start off way high, then work down to low.

Specifically, start breast up at 425*F for 20-30 minutes (depending on size) turn breast down, for 20-30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350, for another 20-30 minutes, then breast up until done.

Baste profusely throughout.

 

[pat-nocal]

Depends on my mood, how much time I have to prepare dinner, and the given recipe. Both have merits.

 

[erininny]

Same as Joe. I think it's the Zuni Cafe method. Excellent (but use a small chicken).

 

[angak1]

checked off my Costco shopping list.

 

[Marg CDN]

My preference lately is 400 all the way. I buy only small chicks. For a larger guy, I'd still do

the breast up and down and the heat up and down method.

 

[maycee]

I still remember the Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken I had about 25 years ago...yum!