Crispy Salt Crusted Chicken With Roasted Shallots Recipe

Name: Crispy Salt Crusted Chicken With Roasted Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt Crusted Chicken; 10 chicken thighs, with the skin on; 1 garlic, bulb broken up and ends trimmed; 1 bunch thyme; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons rock salt; 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked sweet); 12 shallots; 50 g butter (Just under 2 Tablespoons); Roasted Garlic Aioli; 3 egg yolks; 500 ml/ 2 cups extra virgin olive oil; lemon; salt; Garnish; 1 bunch rocket; 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar

Servings: persons

Salt Crusted Chicken
10 chicken thighs, with the skin on
1 garlic, bulb broken up and ends trimmed
1 bunch thyme
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons rock salt
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked sweet)
12 shallots
50 g butter (Just under 2 Tablespoons)
Roasted Garlic Aioli
3 egg yolks
500 ml/ 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
lemon
salt
Garnish
1 bunch rocket
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar

1
Salt Crusted Chicken.
2
Toss the chicken thighs together with thyme, shallots, salt and peppercorns in a large bowl. Place a wire rack over a roasting tray. Arrange the chicken and the garlic on top of a roasting rack. Place in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
3
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C/350u00b0F Drain the roasting tray of any chicken juice that has been extracted by the salting process.
4
Pour about a cup of water into the roasting tray.
5
Rub the chicken thighs with butter. Scatter on top the shallots and the garlic from the marinade. Place the rack with the chicken back on top of the roasting tray. Dust the chicken thighs with paprika and place in the oven to roast until the skin is crispy and the chicken thighs are done.
6
Roasted Garlic Aioli.
7
Meanwhile, make your mayonnaise by whisking the egg yolks with the juice of 1 lemon and a pinch of salt. While whisking, slowly incorporate the oil into the egg yolk mixture until you get a smooth, thick texture.
8
When the chicken is cooked, remove the roasted garlic and squeeze the soft centre into the mayo and whisk to blend.
9
To serve.
10
To serve divide the shallots and chicken between your plates. Dress the rocket with the sherry vinegar and scatter over the chicken. Dollop with the roasted garlic mayo.

111208

kcal

Calories

12541

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt Crusted Chicken, 10 chicken thighs, with the skin on, 1 garlic, bulb broken up and ends trimmed, 1 bunch thyme, and more.

Yes, Crispy Salt Crusted Chicken With Roasted Shallots 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 Salt Crusted Chicken With Roasted Shallots

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