CAST-IRON ROAST CHICKEN WITH WINTER SQUASH, RED ONIONS, AND PANCETTA
Why wouldn't you throw some veggies around your bird while it roasts? You've got a hot pan that's about to be full of sizzling schmaltz just begging to bathe a mosaic of squash and onions with tons of chicken-y flavor.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Cast Iron Winter Squash Onion Pork Dinner Roast
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 onions, squash, pancetta, 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; 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 squash mixture around. Roast until vegetables are golden brown 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 vegetables.
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Bunni Lugg
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are so flavorful. I also love the crispy pancetta. This is definitely one of my favorite recipes.
Punk Rahman
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Rabbi Raihan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The gravy was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Miley Church
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all readily available. The chicken and vegetables are roasted in one pan, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Cherlynn Yazzie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of winter squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was roasted to perfection and had a slightly sweet flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shidi Kuts
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were so flavorful. I loved the crispy pancetta and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Lepon
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make a few substitutions and the end result wasn't great. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
russell kitchens
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. The vegetables were also undercooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Lisa Nazario
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Troy Walsh
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Eli Carmona
[email protected]This cast iron roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the crispy pancetta. This dish is definitely going into my regular rotation.