Salt Baked Chicken and Sides

bicktrav

I tried my hand at salt-baking tonight for the first time: roast chicken with a honey gremolata sauce. First, I trussed the bird, then crusted it with Kosher salt, then threw it on the egg indirect at 500 degrees for 45 minutes. It was some of the moistest chicken I’ve ever had. Quite a production, so I can’t imagine doing it on a random Tuesday evening, but still, really good. On the downside, I broke my roasting pan. I think the heat shocked it. When I opened the egg, it had busted. For sides, I went with smashed and griddled sweet potatoes with honey and thyme and some roasted zucchini halves. Pretty great dinner all in all. Wish I was a better photographer; these pics don’t do it justice. 

bluebird66

That looks great!

lkapigian

Interesting cook, looks great