Potatoes That Taste Better Than The Chicken Recipe

Name: Potatoes That Taste Better Than The Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 lbs whole chickens, wings removed; coarse salt; pepper, freshly ground; 1 chicken liver; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; fleur de sel, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Butter a medium roasting pan with 3 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons oil.
3
Place potatoes in a single layer in roasting pan.
4
Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
5
Place liver, rosemary, thyme, and garlic inside cavity of chicken.
6
Using kitchen twine, tie legs together to enclose.
7
Rub chicken with remaining 3 tablespoons each of butter and oil.
8
Place chicken on top of potatoes on one of its sides.
9
Transfer roasting pan to oven and roast for 20 minutes.
10
Turn chicken onto its other side and continue roasting 20 minutes more.
11
Turn chicken, breast side up, and add 2 tablespoons water to pan.
12
Continue roasting until juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 20 minutes more.
13
Carve chicken in roasting pan allowing the juices to combine with the potatoes.
14
Serve from the roasting pan, spooning pan juices over potatoes.
15
Sprinkle with fleur de sel.

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 lbs whole chickens, wings removed, and more.

Yes, Potatoes That Taste Better Than The Chicken 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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Potatoes That Taste Better Than The Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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