Roasted Chicken And Vegetables Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken And Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups apple juice; 1/2 c bourbon (substituted 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract); 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 c kosher salt; 1 tbsp cracked black pepper; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 5 lb whole chicken; kitchen string; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 5 medium assorted apples quartered; 1 1/2 lb shallots, peeled and halved ( couldn't find shallots so I used sweet onions. I added some garlic cloves too.); 1 lb small sweet potatoes quartered (I also added red potatoes); 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups apple juice
1/2 c bourbon (substituted 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c kosher salt
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
2 cups ice cubes
1 5 lb whole chicken
kitchen string
2 tbsp light brown sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
5 medium assorted apples quartered
1 1/2 lb shallots, peeled and halved ( couldn't find shallots so I used sweet onions. I added some garlic cloves too.)
1 lb small sweet potatoes quartered (I also added red potatoes)
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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1. Bring apple juice to a boil in a heavy 3-qt saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in bourbon and next 3 ingredients stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved. Stir in ice. Cool completely - 20 min.
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2. Remove neck and giblets from chicken. Place chicken and apple juice mixture in a 2-gal zip top freezer bag. Place bag in a shallow baking dish and chill 4 hours. Turn bag occasionally.
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3. Remove chicken from brine, discarding brine; pat dry with paper towels. Tie chicken legs together with kitchen string and tuck wings under.
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4. Whisk together 2 tbsp brown sugar and next 2 ingredients in a large bowl. Add apples and next 2 ingredients tossing to coat. Place mixture in a single layer in a lightly greased shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place chicken breast side up on top of apple-vegetable mixture in pan.
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5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook for approx 1 hour tenting chicken after 20-30 minutes.

506

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups apple juice, 1/2 c bourbon (substituted 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract), 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 c kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken And Vegetables 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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Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

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