Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 thick slice bread (or 2 slices baguette); 1 (4 1/2-5 lb) whole chickens, at room temperature; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 sprigs rosemary; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 sprigs oregano; 1 head of garlic, cut horizontally in half, unpeeled; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 4 baby potatoes, scrubbed and quartered; 2 carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thick chunks; 4 shallots, left whole (or 1 onion, quartered)

Servings: persons

olive oil
1 thick slice bread (or 2 slices baguette)
1 (4 1/2-5 lb) whole chickens, at room temperature
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs oregano
1 head of garlic, cut horizontally in half, unpeeled
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 baby potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
2 carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut into thick chunks
4 shallots, left whole (or 1 onion, quartered)

1
Center a rack in the oven; preheat to 450u00b0.
2
Rub the inside of a Dutch oven or other large high-sided casserole with oil and place the bread in the.
3
center of the pot.
4
Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
5
Put half a sprig of each herb and half of the garlic inside the cavity.
6
Put the chicken in the pot, resting it on the bread.
7
Put the other garlic half in the pot, along with the remaining herbs, and pour in a few tablespoons of oil and the wine.
8
Slide the pot into the oven.
9
Roast chicken for 45 minutes.
10
Toss the potatoes, carrots, and shallots with enough olive oil to give them a shine, season generously with salt and pepper and scatter them around the chicken.
11
Roast the chicken undisturbed for about 45 minutes more, a total of about 90 minutes or until the skin is crackly and crisp and the juices run clear when you pierce the thickest part of the thigh with the top of a knife.
12
Remove the chicken from the oven.
13
Leave the chicken in the pot for 5-10 minutes to rest.
14
Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter; carve and serve.

449

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 1 thick slice bread (or 2 slices baguette), 1 (4 1/2-5 lb) whole chickens, at room temperature, salt, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux 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.

Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux

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