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

What ingredients do I need for Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus?

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken and Brine, 1/2 cup table salt, 10 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, and more.

Is Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus?

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

Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus Recipe

Name: Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken and Brine; 1/2 cup table salt; 10 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 whole chicken; garlic rosemary paste; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 1 ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more; extra virgin olive oil, for brushing chicken; 10 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; Jus; 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup semi-dry or dry white wine; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; salt and pepper

1

Combine salt, garlic, and rosemary in zipper-lock bag; seal, pressing out air.

2

Pound with meat pounder or rolling pin until garlic is crushed.

3

Transfer to large container or stockpot, stir in 2 cups hot water, let stand 10 minutes.

4

Add 1 1/2 quarts cold water, stir until salt is dissolved.

5

Submerge chicken in brine and refrigerate 1 hour. Meanwhile, make paste.

6

Stir all paste ingredients together in small bowl, let rest.

7

Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.

8

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.

9

Spray roasting pan and rack with non-stick cooking spray.

10

Rub about 1 1/2 teaspoons of paste in cavity of chicken.

11

Carefully loosen skin over breast and thigh on each side; slip half of remaining paste under skin on each side of breast, then, using fingers, distribute paste over breast and thigh.

12

Rub all sides of chicken with 2 teaspoons oil and season with pepper.

13

Toss 10 garlic cloves with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.

14

Scatter in bottom of pan.

15

Set chicken breast-side down on prepared V-rack and roast 15 minutes.

16

After 15 min, remove roasting pan from oven; decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees. Rotate chicken breast-side up; brush breast with 1 teaspoon oil.

17

Add 1 cup broth and 1/2 cup water to pan and continue to roast until chicken is medium golden brown adding more water to roasting pan if liquid evaporates.

18

Tip chicken to allow juices in cavity to run into roasting pan. Transfer chicken to large plate.

19

Remove roasted garlic cloves to cutting board.

20

Using wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits in roasting pan and pour liquid into 2-cup liquid measuring cup.

21

Allow liquid to settle; meanwhile, peel garlic and mash to paste with fork.

22

Using soup spoon, skim fat off surface of liquid (you should have about 5/3 cup skimmed liquid; if not, supplement with water).

23

Transfer liquid to small saucepan, then add wine, rosemary sprig, remaining 3/4 cup broth, and garlic paste; simmer over medium-high heat, until reduced to about 1 cup, about 8 minutes.

24

Add accumulated juices from chicken and discard rosemary sprig; adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.

25

Carve chicken and serve with jus.

Garlic-Rosemary Roast Chicken With Jus

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