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A golden-brown whole roasted chicken sitting upright in a bundt cake pan.

Vertical Bundt Pan Roasted Chicken

A revolutionary roasting method using a cake pan and a 24-hour brine to create an incredibly moist whole chicken with a 360-degree crispy crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

The Brine:
  • 1 whole Chicken
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • Cold Water (enough to submerge the chicken)
The Savory Rub:
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • ½ tsp Sweet Paprika
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • Salt (to taste)
The Pan Base:
  • 2 medium Potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 medium Onion (quartered)

Equipment

  • Bundt Cake Pan: The star of the show for vertical roasting.
  • Large Mixing Bowl: For the overnight brine.
  • Baking Sheet: Place the bundt pan on a sheet to catch any stray drips.
  • Pastry Brush: To evenly coat the bird in the paprika-oil sauce.

Method
 

  1. Submerge the chicken in a bowl of water mixed with 1 tbsp salt. Refrigerate overnight.
    Brining a whole chicken in a large bowl of saltwater.
  2. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Mix oil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    Mixing paprika and oil for a whole chicken marinade.
  3. Brush the savory oil mixture over every inch of the chicken, including under the wings.
    Brushing red paprika oil rub over a whole chicken.
  4. Place potatoes and onions into the bottom of the bundt pan.
    Adding cubed potatoes and onions to a bundt cake pan.
  5. Carefully "seat" the chicken upright onto the center tube of the bundt pan.
    Placing a whole chicken vertically onto the tube of a cake pan.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 80-90 minutes. Rotate every 20 minutes for even browning.
    Roasting a vertical chicken in a preheated 400 degree oven.
  7. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving to keep the juices inside.
    A perfectly roasted whole chicken resting on a wooden board.

Video

Notes

Make sure your bundt pan is sturdy! If you’re worried about balance, place the pan on a flat baking sheet before putting it in the oven. For an extra flavor boost, tuck a few cloves of unpeeled garlic among the potatoes—they will roast into a sweet, spreadable paste!