Perfectly Simple Roast Chicken And Vegetables With

Name: Perfectly Simple Roast Chicken And Vegetables With Lemon Rosemary Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The chicken; 1 whole chicken (approx. 3 pounds), preferably organic and free-range; course sea salt or citrus salt (2 parts salt mixed with 1 part lemon zest; I used Meyer lemon); freshly ground black pepper; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon, sliced in half; 1 1/2 pounds scrubbed and chopped potatoes (I like the small ones: fingerlings or red potatoes); 2 large carrots, scrubbed and chopped; 2 large parsnips, scrubbed and chopped; 1 small onion, peeled and chopped; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half; 2 tablespoons olive oil; course sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; Lemon Rosemary Sauce; 1 cup white wine; 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; leaves from 2 springs fresh rosemary; juice of 1/2 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon

Servings: persons

The chicken
1 whole chicken (approx. 3 pounds), preferably organic and free-range
course sea salt or citrus salt (2 parts salt mixed with 1 part lemon zest; I used Meyer lemon)
freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon, sliced in half
1 1/2 pounds scrubbed and chopped potatoes (I like the small ones: fingerlings or red potatoes)
2 large carrots, scrubbed and chopped
2 large parsnips, scrubbed and chopped
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
course sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Rosemary Sauce
1 cup white wine
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
leaves from 2 springs fresh rosemary
juice of 1/2 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon

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["Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Remove giblets from chicken and rinse very well inside and out. Pat completely dry (very important- Keller cautions against creating any steam here). Sprinkle both sides of the chicken liberally with the plain or citrus salt and the black pepper. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the rosemary and the sliced lemon. Truss the chicken if you so desire (Keller recommends it, but I do not usually bother).", "Fill your cast-iron skillet (or small roasting pan) with the vegetables and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.", "Place the chicken on top of the vegetables breast side down. Roast for 30 minutes.", "Turn the chicken over and sprinkle again with (citrus) salt and pepper. Roast for another 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken, until it is nicely browned all over and cooked through.", "Remove the pan from the oven and allow 15 minutes or so for the chicken to cool before ""digging in"". If you are not making the sauce, you can bring the skillet right to the table and serve. Feel free to sprinkle the chicken with a little more citrus salt, if you like.", "Remove the chicken and vegetables along with most of the liquid/fat from the skillet or roasting pan and place in a serving dish. Place the skillet or pan on top of the stove.", "Turn the heat to high and add the white wine. Using a whisk or spatula, stir/scrape up the ""brown bits"" and incorporate them into the wine. Add the stock, rosemary and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until the sauce has reduced to about half. Strain into a small saucepan and spoon over the chicken."]

697

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The chicken, 1 whole chicken (approx. 3 pounds), preferably organic and free-range, course sea salt or citrus salt (2 parts salt mixed with 1 part lemon zest; I used Meyer lemon), freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Perfectly Simple Roast Chicken And Vegetables With Lemon Rosemary Sauce 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.

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Perfectly Simple Roast Chicken And Vegetables With Lemon Rosemary Sauce

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