How to Truss a Chicken

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com Guide

Position the Chicken

To begin with, position the chicken breast-side-up with the legs facing you. Place the center of the twine directly beneath the tailbone of the chicken with the ends extending left and right. Next page >>

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• Start with Three Feet of Cooking Twine
• Position the Chicken
• Criss-Cross the Twine Around the Legs
• Pull the Twine Tight
• Flip the Chicken Over
• Secure the Twine and Tie a Knot
• The Final Trussed Chicken
• Ready to Roast

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