Dan Silverman's Roast Chicken with Warm Potato Salad

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425.

2. 2

   Set the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and stuff the cavity with the lemon half, garlic, thyme, 1 bay leaf and a large pinch each of salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Rub the chicken skin all over with the olive oil.

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   Roast the chicken for about 1 1/4 hours, or until golden brown and just cooked through.

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   Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

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   In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water.

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   Add the remaining 2 bay leaves to the potatoes and bring just to a simmer over moderately high heat.

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   Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.

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   Drain and let cool slightly.

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    Peel the potatoes and slice them 1/4 inch thick, then transfer them to a bowl and keep warm.

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    Add salt to the large saucepan of boiling water, then add the haricots verts and cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 4 minutes.

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    Drain and refresh with cold water.

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    Pat thoroughly dry.

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    Discard the lemon, garlic and herbs from the chicken and tip the juices from the cavity into the roasting pan.

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    Transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.

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    Discard about 1/4 cup of rendered fat from the juices.

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    Set the pan over 2 burners over moderate heat and bring to a boil.

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    Add the sherry vinegar, then add the sliced potatoes and the beans, tossing well to coat with the pan juices.

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    Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the olives, capers and mint.

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    Carve the chicken and add any accumulated juices to the salad.

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    Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve at once with the chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.