Chicken in Salt Crust Recipe

Name: Chicken in Salt Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, for brushing baking sheet; 2 (3 1/2 pound) chickens; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 (3-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 (3-inch) sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Salt Crust Dough (about 1/2 recipe

Servings: persons

Olive oil, for brushing baking sheet
2 (3 1/2 pound) chickens
6 garlic cloves, crushed
4 (3-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary
4 (3-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt Crust Dough (about 1/2 recipe

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet large enough to hold the two chickens
2
Stuff each chicken with 3 garlic cloves, 2 sprigs, rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed peppercorns.
3
Truss the chickens with kitchen twine.
4
In a small bowl, combine the mustard, chopped thyme, chopped tarragon, and parsley.
5
Using a pastry brush, brush the mustard mixture all over the chickens.
6
Place the chickens, breast sides up, on the prepared baking sheet.
7
Divide the dough in half.
8
According to the directions in the Salt Crust Dough recipe, roll out each portion as thinly as possible.
9
Wrap each chicken completely with dough.
10
Bake until the dough is browned and rock-hard, about 50 minutes.
11
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
12
Using a hammer or the back of a heavy knife, crack open the crust and remove the chicken, brushing off any clinging crust with a clean kitchen towel.
13
Cut each chicken in half lengthwise.
14
Serve immediately on warmed plates

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, for brushing baking sheet, 2 (3 1/2 pound) chickens, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, 4 (3-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Salt Crust falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken in Salt Crust

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