ROAST CHICKEN Meaning and
Definition
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Roast chicken is a popular culinary dish that refers to a whole or portioned chicken that is cooked by roasting, a dry-heat cooking method. The term "roast" signifies the cooking technique involving exposing the chicken to direct dry heat in an oven or over an open fire.
The preparation typically involves the seasoning of the chicken with various herbs, spices, or marinades to enhance its taste and texture. Common seasonings may include salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme, or other aromatic ingredients, which add flavor and aroma to the chicken during the cooking process.
The chicken is then placed in a preheated oven or placed on a barbecue or rotisserie and roasted at a moderate to high temperature until it reaches an internal temperature that assures food safety, usually around 165°F (74°C). This cooking technique results in a golden brown, crispy skin while sealing in the chicken's natural juices, rendering it moist and tender when done.
Roast chicken is a versatile dish that can be served on its own as a main course, accompanied by a variety of side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Leftover roast chicken can also be used in sandwiches, salads, or used as a base for making chicken stock or soup. Its savory and comforting flavors make it a beloved choice in many cuisines around the world.
Common Misspellings for ROAST CHICKEN
- eoast chicken
- doast chicken
- foast chicken
- toast chicken
- 5oast chicken
- 4oast chicken
- riast chicken
- rkast chicken
- rlast chicken
- rpast chicken
- r0ast chicken
- r9ast chicken
- rozst chicken
- rosst chicken
- rowst chicken
- roqst chicken
- roaat chicken
- roazt chicken
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Etymology of ROAST CHICKEN
The word "roast chicken" has a fairly straightforward etymology.
1. "Roast" is derived from the Old French word "rostir" (pronounced roh-steer), which came from the Latin word "rostum" (pronounced roh-stum), meaning "to roast". It refers to the cooking method of roasting, which involves cooking food, typically meat, using dry heat in an oven or over an open flame. The term "roast" has been in use in English since the 14th century.
2. "Chicken" comes from the Old English word "cycen" (pronounced ki-ken), which referred specifically to the bird we now know as a chicken.
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