Crispy chicken baked on salt with garlic and spices

5 servings

75 minutes

Crispy chicken baked in salt with garlic and spices is a dish rooted in ancient Russian meat preparation traditions. The salt creates a natural barrier that retains moisture inside the bird, resulting in incredibly juicy meat and golden, crispy skin. Garlic and spices infuse the chicken with a rich aroma, giving it a warm, spicy flavor with a hint of black pepper's heat and turmeric's depth. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings when you want to impress guests with its simplicity of preparation and richness of flavor. It is served with vegetables or light sides to highlight its rich aroma.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 636.4
• Proteins: 49.5g
• Fats: 46.5g
• Carbohydrates: 6.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pc
• Salt: 1 kg
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Spices for poultry: 2 tsp
• Turmeric: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Pour salt into a heat-resistant dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 kg

2. Place the chicken upside down on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

3. Brush the top with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

4. Generously rub with bird spices, turmeric, and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for poultry: 2 teaspoons
   • Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Crush the garlic with a chef's knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces

6. Place pieces of garlic along the legs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces

7. Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 70 minutes.