Effortless roast chicken recipes to try without ruining your dirndl dress

To many Bavarians, Oktoberfest is not just about chugging the gigantic beer mugs but rather the food and outfits. Nothing compares to a good old chicken roast and dirndl dress when it comes to the fall festival. 

The wiesn hendl, aka roast chicken, attracts locals and tourists alike with the juicy flavors and fall-off-the-bone soft meat. If you are planning a weekend party, nothing will compare to Oktoberfest theme where you can put on an exquisite Bavarian tracht and serve delicious chicken. 

Here’s a list of mouth-watering roast poutine which you can make at home conveniently. You can make these dishes while wearing a traditional dirndl, and we promise it won’t get any stains. 

Oktoberfest Roast & The Dirndl Dress

The rotisserie chicken is the perfect food to pair up with German beer. Bavarian people adore this dish, and every family has a recipe of their own, like a special vintage dirndl passed down by generations. 

Every tent on the festival grounds has its own choice of sides with poutine like rice, mashed potatoes, or salty pretzels. But there’s one secret we must tell you before diving into the recipes.

To achieve succulent and moist meat, you should first roast it at a low temperature. If it is blasted at a high temperature, the chicken will get a rubber-like texture and be bland to taste. So, the best method is to go low and slow here. 

The rotisserie grill is used to slowly cook the meat at Oktoberfest, giving them their luscious and moist texture. 

We know that most ladies don’t keep a rotisserie on hand. We have prepared a list of the ideal recipes for juicy, flavorful chicken that matches the flavors of Oktoberfest roast poutine.

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Classic Bavarian Roast

The temperature is essential for the ultimate German chicken, which is juicy and tender. The best setting is 150 C for low-roast meat, which absorbs all the flavors completely. 

You don’t need any fancy ingredients; in fact, chances are that you already have most of them in your pantry. 

The only thing you’ll have to buy is a 1 kg or one and a half kg whole skin-on chicken. Other than that, neutral oil (vegetable, canola, corn, or grapeseed), smoked paprika, garlic powder, flaky salt, chili flakes, and black pepper. Let’s see how to cut the chicken. 

Pat the whole piece, dry with a paper towel, and place it on a cutting board with the breast side down. Drawing out the moisture from the chicken will ensure that your lovely dirndl dress does not get any fat stains from the moist skin. The next one is a tricky step.

Cut through the skin on either side of the backbone with a small, sharp knife. Then cut through the bone using meat shears or a large, heavy knife. Discard the spinal bone. If you like convenience in eating the roast, try this hack.

Turn the breast side up and cut through the breast bones for a seamless devouring experience. You can also trim off the wings if you’re not a fan of bones in the roast. Now, the fun part!

Combine all the ingredients, including the oil and seasonings, and stir well. Then lay the meat halves on the oven rack (keep it above the baking tray) and massage the mixture firmly and thoroughly on the flesh. You must ensure that the marination reaches every nook and cranny.

Bake the marinated chicken for 2 hours at 150 C and occasionally baste it with the juices that accumulate in the baking tray. This step brings extra flavor and crispiness to the skin. You can serve this with fried potatoes, cucumber, or apple hash salad.

Lemon Chicken Roast With Your Dirndl Dress

Fancy a fuss-free roast recipe that will not ruin your Beerfest dress? This recipe is perfect. It requires nothing more than marinating the chicken and tossing it in the oven with some veggies. Don’t believe us? Keep on reading.

You will need zest and freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons, olive oil, chopped rosemary leaves, crushed garlic cloves, a whole one kg chicken, peeled and quarter-inch cubed parsnips, sliced bell peppers of your choice, sliced red onions, halved baby potatoes, salt, and pepper. 

It might seem like a lengthy process with many ingredients, but it is very easy. Preheat the oven to 210 C. Then combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, and garlic in a large bowl. This will prevent your gorgeous traditional dirndl from any oil splatters. 

Add the whole chicken into the bowl and marinate it generously with the mixture. Place the chicken into an oven-safe cast iron skillet with the vegetables and pour over the remaining mixture along with salt and pepper. 

All you have to do now is place the pan in the oven for 40-50 minutes and let the poultry and veggies cook together. This zesty chicken roast will go perfectly well with a mulled red wine or the classic German beer. 

Ladies, we assure you that it will be an incredible experience to make roast chicken while wearing a dirndl dress, but you need a beautiful one to impress everyone. Dirndl Online Shop is offering exquisite designs with perfect color combinations, which are the ultimate choice for Oktoberfest or even a costume party.