How to tie a chicken leg without string is a step-by-step video.
Preparing a roasted chicken involves folding a chicken.The wings and legs stay close to the body if the chicken is tied tightly with kitchen twine.The chicken cooks evenly because it is more compact.The tips of the wings and drumsticks can burn, so it's important to make the chicken look more attractive when you serve it.
You should stuff the chicken with aromatics, such as a halved onion, lemon or orange, and fresh herbs.You won't be able to get anything inside after the legs are tied back, so you need to do this first.
Kitchen twine is unbleached cotton and strong enough to hold a chicken together but won't burn, melt, or ruin your roast.Cut three feet of twine for an average chicken.It's better to start with a little too much than not enough.When you're done, you can always trim the excess.
Place the chicken breast-side-up with the legs facing you.The twine should be placed under the chicken's tailbone with the ends extending to either side.
Securing the legs is the next step.Wrap each piece around the bottom of the closest leg, crossing the two pieces of twine in the middle.
This is the most difficult part of arranging a chicken.Pull the twine away from you and wrap it around the chicken.Keeping the twine pulled tight, flip the chicken upside down so that the neck is facing you.