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Cyw Iâr Halen (Salted Chicken)

Cyw Iâr Halen (Salted Chicken) is a classic Cymric (Welsh) roast chicken dish, originating in Patagonia that uses salt as a baking medium for the bird. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Welsh version of Salted Chicken.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

50 minutes

Total Time:

70 minutes

Serves:

6–8

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Chicken RecipesBaking RecipesWelsh-(patagonia) Recipes


English Translation

Ingredients:

1 large chicken
plenty of coarse sea salt.

Method:

Spatchcock the chicken (cut all the way down the breast with a sharp knife or kitchen shears then open the chicken up and lay flat). Generously cover the base of a roasting tin with salt then lay the chicken on top.

Cover the meat with a thick layer of salt then place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4) and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the meat has cooked through.