Roasted chicken legs with lemon and herbs served on a white plate, accompanied by golden potatoes and garnished with fresh rosemary. A glass of red wine and silverware are set on a rustic wooden table, creating a cozy dining atmosphere.
Main Dish Kosher Salt Recipes

Whole Roasted Chicken in Salt Crust

Fresh whole chicken is rubbed with balsamic vinegar, orange juice, shallots, garlic and Morton ® Coarse Kosher Salt. The Kosher salt seals all of the flavors and natural juices in, ensuring your chicken will be moist and delicious.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Main Dish

Time

Prep: 20 Minutes

Difficulty

easy

Serves

4

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 1 chicken (3 to 3-1/2 lb.) rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 shallots, 2 chopped and 2 sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt (See Tip 1)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (See Tip 1)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 whole orange, quartered and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt (for Top)

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Brush chicken on all sides with balsamic vinegar.

Step 2

In small bowl, combine butter, chopped shallots, garlic/Morton® Kosher Salt mixture* (see Tips), orange zest and pepper.

Step 3

Spread mixture over chicken. Lightly pat to evenly coat chicken. Place the chicken on oiled rack in foil lined roasting pan.

 

Step 4

Fill chicken cavity with sliced shallots and orange pieces. Sprinkle top of chicken with 1/4 cup Morton® Kosher Salt.

Step 5

5. Roast uncovered at 425°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through (Internal temperature reaches 170° F. for white meat and 180° F. for dark meat**) (See Tips).

Step 6

Let rest 10 minutes; remove and discard salt crust. Cut into serving pieces.

Additional Recipes & Information

  • *Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt over garlic cloves. Chop garlic with Morton® Kosher Salt until minced. Proceed with remaining spices as above
  • **Internal temperature guidelines courtesy of USDA Food Safety Facts.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Kosher Salt Flakes packaging, 48 oz (3 lb), featuring the brand logo and a graphic of a girl with an umbrella, highlighting trusted quality since 1848. Ideal for cooking and seasoning.

Kosher Salt Flakes 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is considered a fundamental ingredient that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

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