…uncovered, in the fridge for the day. This helps season the bird and dries out the skin so it crisps perfectly when cooked. Remove it from the fridge an hour before you plan to put it in the oven, and add herbs and aromatics like garlic or shallots.
— Amanda Hesser, of Food52
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19982068/cooking-tips/
When making a whole roast chicken, salt it, then chill it…
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