Beer Butt Chicken: A Flavorful Twist on Roast Chicken

Jamie Oliver introduces the concept of beer butt chicken, a unique method to infuse flavor and moisture into the meat.

The dry rub ingredients include smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, dried chilies, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

By rubbing the chicken with this mixture and roasting it with a beer can inserted into the cavity, you create a tender and flavorful dish.

Preparing the Dry Rub for Beer Butt Chicken

Inserting the Beer Can for Moisture and Flavor

Chicken in Crust: A Show-Stopping Roast Dish

Jamie Oliver showcases the chicken in crust recipe, where the meat is sealed in pastry to lock in flavor and moisture.

The pastry dough is mixed with water and salt to create a seal around the chicken, resulting in a juicy and tender dish.

Adding a flavored butter with mushrooms, parsley, and truffle oil enhances the dish's richness and depth of flavor.

Sealing the Chicken in Pastry for Chicken in Crust

Adding Flavored Butter to Enhance Chicken in Crust