CAST-IRON ROAST CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED LEEKS
Nothing compares to cast iron. Whether you're using a standard skillet or an enameled baking dish, the material's heat-retention qualities can't be matched by any tempered glass or even stainless-steel vessels.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Leek Roast Fall Pepper Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, inside and out. (We use 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt per lb.) Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Let sit 1 hour to allow salt to penetrate, or chill, uncovered, up to 1 day ahead.
- Place a rack in upper third of oven and set a 12" cast-iron skillet or 3-qt. enameled cast-iron baking dish on rack. Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Meanwhile, toss leeks and 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Once oven reaches temperature, pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly coat with half of the remaining oil; sprinkle with dry rub, if using. Drizzle remaining oil into hot skillet (this helps keep the chicken from sticking and tearing the skin). Place chicken in the center of skillet and arrange leeks around. Roast until leeks are browned at edges and tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 155°F, 50-60 minutes (temperature will climb to 165°F as chicken rests). Let chicken rest in skillet at least 20 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and carve. Serve with leeks.
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Md Oliul Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the chicken and leeks cook together in the pan, and the sauce is always so flavorful.
URANBINDER Uranbinder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the leeks were caramelized to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Jesutofunmi Israel335
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the chicken and leeks cook together in the pan, and the sauce is always so flavorful.
Return Of david
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the leeks are always caramelized to perfection. I love the way the flavors of the chicken and leeks meld together.
Nomvelo Nonduduzo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the chicken and leeks cook together in the pan.
Mdshafiqul Islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the leeks were caramelized to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Trevor Hlongwane
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was perfect. The chicken was reheated in the delicious sauce and the leeks added a nice sw
NELSON ENEMONA ALFA
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely caught my eye. The combination of chicken and leeks sounded delicious, and I was not disappointed. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the leeks were perfectly caramelized.
Eug Vance
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the way the leeks caramelize in the pan.
Stephen Jessi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the leeks are always caramelized to perfection.
Mhloli Masekwana
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and leeks. I will definitely be making this again.
MUHINDO JIM
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the leeks were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kushan Achintha
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the leeks added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Cheyene Cupcake
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the leeks were caramelized to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dinner.
nadir ali
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it too.
melissa morgan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the leeks added a delicious sweetness to the dish.
AJT Creation
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken came out juicy and flavorful, and the leeks were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.