BUTTERMILK ROAST CHICKEN
Roast a chicken and you know you have a comfortable meal. Alter that a little by butterflying the chicken, a surprisingly simple task that can be carried out with a pair of kitchen scissors, and you have a quick dinner that carries with it the casual air of barbecue, without the bother. Here, buttermilk, which is usually associated with fried chicken, helps to tenderize the chicken and conveys the aromatics: you really get the full value of the rosemary, pepper and garlic. If you want to substitute maple syrup for the honey, you can. Best of all, you can leave the marinating bird in the fridge for up to two days; thus, it gets more tender and you know you have a dinner that needs no more than to be popped into the oven.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories project, main course
Time 9h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butterfly chicken by placing breast side down and using heavy-duty kitchen shears to cut along both sides of backbone. Discard backbone, turn chicken over and open it like a book. Press gently to flatten it.
- Place chicken in a large freezer bag. Add buttermilk, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, peppercorns, salt, rosemary and honey. Seal bag securely and refrigerate overnight or up to two days.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and place on a rack so excess can drip off. Line a roasting pan with foil and place chicken in pan. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Roast for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees. Continue roasting until well browned and until juices run clear when chicken is pierced where leg joins thigh, about another 20 minutes.
- Place chicken on a carving board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Place a portion on each of four plates, and drizzle each serving with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 921, UnsaturatedFat 48 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1410 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Destiny Brown
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bsam Ore
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to elevate a classic dish. The buttermilk marinade adds a delicious flavor to the chicken, and the crispy skin is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Tofaily
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The buttermilk marinade made the chicken so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Snyville
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and said it was the best they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Zinhle Mamba
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
America Angon
[email protected]I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is my favorite. The buttermilk marinade makes the chicken so moist and tender, and the crispy skin is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jubayer Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Kafeel
[email protected]I'm new to cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing. The buttermilk marinade made the chicken so tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Madii Weedy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. My kids even ate their vegetables, which is always a bonus.
Masmoom Sami
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's easy to make and always comes out perfectly. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. I love that I can also use the leftover chicken in other dishes, like chicken salad or
Saiman Dhungana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tuu Le
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to elevate a classic dish. The buttermilk marinade adds a delicious flavor to the chicken, and the crispy skin is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Manik H.p
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The buttermilk marinade made the chicken so tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kola Lee
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and said it was the best they had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Abu Hanifa
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
Valiraga Gaba
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. The buttermilk marinade made the chicken very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Amukelani Chauke
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kazi Ikbal
[email protected]The chicken was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The buttermilk marinade really made a difference. I will definitely make this again.
Rashed Hafizy
[email protected]I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The buttermilk marinade makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy. Highly recommend!
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[email protected]This buttermilk roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.