Regan Burns Food Editor of Chow Hound shows how to truss a chicken.

What are the Advantages of Trussing a Chicken?

Trussing keeps poultry in shape

Bird can be stuffed and better perfumed from stuffing

Bird is easier to pre-sear on top of stove

The chicken will have a juicier breast

Trussing allows for a nice presentation

What are the Disadvantages in Trussing a Chicken?

A trussed bird will take more time to roast, and the skin will not crisp evenly.

The skin folded up between the legs and the body won’t brown at all