Whole Chicken

This is a sweet spot right in between "All I want to do is chuck some drumsticks in the oven" and "My entire extended family is coming over and I need to prepare a turkey with all the fixings". It's a perfect balance, not easy enough to be called lazy, but not difficult enough to be panic-inducing. It's a family classic and an international staple, and it's highly customizable to your flavor preference. And the cherry on top of this cluckin' cake is that it's up there with the healthier proteins, so you can feel indulgent and responsible at the same time. The perfect chicken is tender and moist on the inside with a nice crisp to the skin, and the best way to do this is to start the cook at a lower temperature, then crank it up later in the cook. One of the many beauties of MEATER is the app's custom alerts, which let you set a notification for when it's time to turn up the heat. We just know you want your plate looking like a page straight out of a 1950's cookbook, so build yourself a platter with a roasted vegetable medley and some mashed potatoes. If you're taking it a step further and busting out the fancy glassware, fill it up with a dry white wine like chardonnay, or a milder beer like a lager.