That was some seriously good chicken.

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Technically, by thermometer, it was overdone... almost before I opened it up and baked it at 415 for twenty minutes.  But, all my instincts told me it... needed more cooking.  All the tests I do, from touch to scent said more time.  So, more time it was.  And, as it turned out, I am sure that was correct.

From the fats, and some added butter, cream, and spices, I crafted a gravy.  A very good gravy, as it turns out.  I just had one of the hindquarters,  with gravy over.  Ugh.  I haven't had such good chicken since my mother made it for me, the old way.  Not even in good restaurants have I tasted chicken, that was both spiced and cooked this well.  Texture was perfect, gravy was awesome, especially on crisped skin.

Will it be that good next time?  I don't know.  Doubtful.  Though heating in the oven, rather than the microwave, will offer a better chance at a good second meal, or fourth.  All I know is this first meal was as good as it gets.  And was well worth the effort.

I had one with a light peppering of cayenne.  Just... perfect.  A dusting, you wouldn't realize it until told, then might get just a slight heat rush from the realization.  I had remembered, and chose it for this, but then when I got to the meal, I had forgotten.  Then, about half way through, like a chocolate blush, it hit.  Wonderful.

I'll get everything stored, then hit dishes.  One, even the smallest hindquarter, is quite enough.  I wish I had veggies, for the gravy.  Potato would be absolutely fantastic, but green beans, or even corn would... hey... I have corn!  Oh, yes, I am going to have corn with gravy.  Oh yes, I am.

I did hit the dishes, but didn't end up using the gravy making items, just poured the juices into the pan I browned the chicken in, then added what was needed.  I am trying to back off salt.  Not that it is bad, but... I... like moderation.  Though too much salt can cause water retention, so...  But it is more of a taste, flavor, balance thing, even so.  If it tastes better salty, once in a while is worth it.

On the good side, eating larger meals, but far less often... if I can keep it up, is much more keto friendly.  It will help with intermittent fasting.  Even with the corn and gravy, this is well within the time.  The only bad thing is, a) it is corn... not the most keto friendly, b) I am eating in spite of not actually being hungry... just for flavor, though c) I didn't eat all that much, so it's not a terrible sin and is well within intermittent fasting guidelines.  So... yes.  Yes I will.

Yea, gravy corn, then dishes, perhaps a shower, then gaming until my hair dries, then on to bed.  Though, if I am still up, and the sun comes up, I may hit chores.  It was 48 outside, last time I looked.  So, it's... warming.  Later, or goodnight.