Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, (halved with the breast bone, back and first 2 digits of the wings removed); 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Brabant Potatoes, recipe follows; Olive oil; 2 large red bliss potatoes, thinly sliced; 1/2 large onion, sliced; Thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, (halved with the breast bone, back and first 2 digits of the wings removed)
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
Brabant Potatoes, recipe follows
Olive oil
2 large red bliss potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 large onion, sliced
Thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and white pepper.
3
Set a cast iron pan over high heat and add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil to the pan.
4
Swirl the pan to evenly coat and lay the seasoned chicken half, skin-side down in the pan.
5
Sear until golden, about 3 minutes and place the pan in the oven.
6
Bake until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 17 minutes.
7
While the chicken roasts, combine the butter, garlic and thyme in a small bowl and use a fork to combine.
8
When the chicken is removed from the oven, place on the wooden trivet, and turn over with a spatula.
9
Spread the thyme-garlic butter over the skin of the chicken, drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
10
In a cast iron pan or a small oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
11
Add the potato slices and onion slices.
12
Top with thyme sprigs and butter.
13
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
14
Place the pan in the oven and cook the potatoes for about 15 to 20 minutes, until sizzling and fork-tender.
15
Serve immediately.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, (halved with the breast bone, back and first 2 digits of the wings removed), 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken

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