Perfect Poultry

You made a baked chicken and it was dry as the bottom of a shoe. When you have chicken out it is always juicy and moist, what could be going wrong.

Several things could cause the dryness, here are a few possible solutions:

Your oven may be heating too hot. Check it for accuracy.

Place an apple inside the cavity of the bird before you place it in the oven. Once the chicken is done remove the apple and throw it away. The juices from the apple will help keep the chicken moist.

Get a meat thermometer and place it in the meatiest part of the chicken, not touching a bone. Remove the chicken from the oven when it is 5 degree's below done. Place it on a cutting board and cover lightly with foil. The chicken will continue to cook while it rests. It will also give you a few minutes to finish preparing the rest of the meal.