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March 1, 2026
'Perfectly cooked and juicy': this simple metal rod changed how I make roast chicken
My pursuit of the best roasted chicken led to this stick that is reliable, easy to use and results in crowd-pleasing dinner

TL;DR
- The PoulTree chicken rod is a simple, low-tech tool for achieving ideal roast chicken.
- It suspends a chicken above a cast iron pan, promoting crispy skin and juicy meat.
- The design allows steam to evaporate and drippings to collect in the pan for flavoring sides.
- Using the conventional oven setting and an empty pan during initial roasting is recommended for crispiness.
- A suggested method includes dry-brining the chicken, roasting, resting, and then cooking vegetables in the pan drippings.
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