CAST-IRON ROAST CHICKEN WITH FENNEL AND CARROTS
The only nonnegotiables for roast chicken recipes are a) being generous with the kosher salt inside and out and b) letting the chicken sit out for at least an hour, which gives the seasoning time to work its way deep into the meat, meaning every bite is delicious through and through.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Roast Cast Iron Fall Winter Dinner Fennel Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 fennel, carrots, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Once oven reaches temperature, pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly coat with half of remaining oil. 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 vegetables around. Roast until fennel and carrots are golden brown in spots and tender 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 vegetables.
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Lairmon Fraser
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious.
Shannon Mckenzie
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious!
Nishi Akter
[email protected]I made this recipe in my air fryer and it turned out great! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Cheryl Jacques
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fennel, so I substituted it with celery. The dish was still very tasty.
MD Santu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken.
Al Gilmer
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the chicken and vegetables, and it turned out much better.
Victor Ortega
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Muhammad Ammaar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make it again.
Azni Ghumman
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. Everyone loved it.
Amanda van Wyk
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this again.
joanna Kukiriza
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially liked the fennel, which added a nice flavor to the dish.
Demyrion Caldwell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the tabl
Ruby Donlon
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make it again.
Shaik khaja Mainuddin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. Everyone loved it.
Qasim Jabbar
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this again.
Luxus Official
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially liked the fennel, which added a nice flavor to the dish.
Haroon Roni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the tab
Moses Chioma
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the fennel, which added a nice anise flavor to the dish.