Making the 30 minute chicken for the 1st time and ?

[brendaziz]

I'm reading the recipe and i'm reading it right that it's uncovered while cooking??
I thought the whole point was the cover helping make it crispy?? won't it be weird then?

Also, we don't have any string so will it be ok w/ just putting it in and not tying it?

Thanks!

 

[Kathy's_Kitchen]

I always keep the cover on and have never tied it up - you should be fine.

 

[brendaziz]

Awesome, good to know. Does it take longer w/ the cover on? I was just reading the flyer about it and they say that there's no real difference between cover on or off except for taking 10 minutes longer w/ it on??
I think I'll wanna keep the cover on- even just for possible splatter purposes!

 

[esavvymom]

I've done it both ways and didn't notice much difference in the skin. Not particular crispy in my personal opinion. It took me a little longer with the cover off...BUT I think it may have still been frozen in the core of the bird.

I did notice there was not as much liquid in the DCB when the lid was OFF. I have LOTS of liquid with it on. No, I didn't have splatter either.

 

[Kathy's_Kitchen]

I cook it for about 30 minutes and then let it rest for 10 minutes or so - I agree that it does not get crispy...I don't think it will in the microwave.... I, like Bobbi, get a lot of liquid in the DCB which is great for making rice or stove top or whatever....

 

[Monty060609]

I have made it twice, never tied it up and I cook it for 30 minutes cover OFF and then 10 minutes cover ON.
Everything above the level of the juice is crispy.
And no splatter either.

 

[cookingwithdot]

I always cook it with the cover off, but I don't like how pale and "not cooked" it looks at the end, so I pop it under the broiler for about 4 mins! Crispy & crunchy & yummy skin!

 

[esavvymom]

I always cook it with the cover off, but I don't like how pale and "not cooked" it looks at the end, so I pop it under the broiler for about 4 mins! Crispy & crunchy & yummy skin!

Not in the DCB, I hope??

But that's a good idea...on a sheet pan or something other than a stone. Might have to try that.

 

[littlemaisyPC]

Dottie do you put the DCB in the broiler or do you put the chicken in another dish?

 

[Liquid Sky]

I ALWAYS do the chicken w/ the lid on for 20 mins on high..then temp it. 99% of the time the chicken is done in that 20 min time-span. Rarely do I have to put it in for another 3-5 mins. Depends on the hosts wattage on their micro.

Then, I'll place the chicken onto the cutting board and let rest for 10 mins. During that time I clean out the DCB and cook the cake. :love:

 

[gailz2]

I always do it with the cover on--30 minutes. I use the paprika/flour/onion or garlic powder mixture to put color on the top--it is an incredibly moist chicken--LOVE IT>