Simple Roast Chicken with Chestnut Breading Recipe

Name: Simple Roast Chicken with Chestnut Breading
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chestnuts, shelled and roughly chopped; 1 loaf day-old baguette, torn into large pieces; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh savory; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 lemons, cut into halves and juiced; One 3- to 4-pound whole chicken, trimmed of excess fat

Servings: persons

1 cup chestnuts, shelled and roughly chopped
1 loaf day-old baguette, torn into large pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh savory
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 lemons, cut into halves and juiced
One 3- to 4-pound whole chicken, trimmed of excess fat

1
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
2
Place the chestnuts and torn baguette into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil.
3
Sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper, as well as about 1 teaspoon each of the sage, savory and rosemary.
4
Toss well to incorporate the olive oil and seasonings.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and the remaining 5 teaspoons sage, 2 teaspoons savory and 1 teaspoon rosemary and rub the mixture all over the inside and outside of the chicken.
6
Place the squeezed lemon halves in the cavity.
7
Place the chicken atop the breading and roast for 20 minutes; reduce the heat to 400 degrees F and cook until a thermometer inserted into the leg registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, an additional 25 minutes.
8
Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes, covered with foil, before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chestnuts, shelled and roughly chopped, 1 loaf day-old baguette, torn into large pieces, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Simple Roast Chicken with Chestnut Breading falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Simple Roast Chicken with Chestnut Breading

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