CAST-IRON SKILLET CHICKEN
This is the easiest way to roast a chicken in a pan, in the oven, at home. By breaking your bird down into two pieces and cooking them fast, you'll get crispy, dark, golden-brown skin and super juicy meat, all in under half an hour.
Provided by Kevin Gillespie
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 F, or as high as it will go. Preheat cast-iron skillet over high heat. (Note: Chef Gillespie uses an 8-inch skillet to cook 2 servings; use two 8-inch skillets or one 14-inch skillet to cook 4 servings.) Butcher the chicken: First, make a cut along one side of the backbone, as close to the bone as possible. Carefully cut down until the breast and tenderloin can be pulled away from the carcass in one piece; pop the thigh bone out of the joint, and continue cutting from thigh to wing joint to detach the entire half from the carcass. Repeat procedure with the other side of the chicken. (Reserve the carcass for stock.)
- Extend the wing and cut through joint between the flat and the drumette. (Reserve the wing for stock.) Make a cut to separate the breast from the thigh, so you have a leg-and-thigh piece and a breast-and-drumette piece. When the skillet is smoking hot, add the grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels; then generously season on all sides with salt.
- Very gently lay the leg-thigh in the skillet, skin side down, and cook until the skin is nicely browned, about 2 minutes. No need to peek or move the chicken-just let it cook undisturbed. When the skin is browned, it will release easily from the pan; flip it over so it's skin side up. Add the breast to the skillet, skin side down. Place skillet in the oven and cook, 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove skillet from the oven and check to see if chicken is done: the juices bubbling at the bone should be clear, and the meat should be retracting at the thigh bone. Serve.
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Khristian Taylor
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy chicken and tender vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.
kristi sharma
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe fit the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tigritigri
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is a breeze. I love that I can just throw everything in the skillet and let it cook.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and tender vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Fabiha Saleem
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some shredded chicken to the skillet along with the vegetables and it turned out great. The chicken was warmed through and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be mak
Roy Menchaca
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and delicious. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The chicken and vegetables were cooked to perfection and the dish was packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Trissa Thomas
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed 12 people easily. The chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for future dinner parties.
Daniel Castrejon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I loved the crispy skin on the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdul Jamiry
[email protected]I'm not a fan of dark meat chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Razo Siddique
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy chicken and tender vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chinecherem Ifeama
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe fit the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaiden McGrath
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is a breeze. I love that I can just throw everything in the skillet and let it cook.
NAWRAS BRA
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and tender vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
COMERADE BALOCH
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some shredded chicken to the skillet along with the vegetables and it turned out great. The chicken was warmed through and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be mak
Bianca flair
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I loved the combination of flavors from the chicken, vegetables, and herbs. This is definitely a keeper!
Wyn Williams
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was juicy and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially liked the crispy skin on the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again!
Nargus Aslam
[email protected]I was skeptical about cooking chicken in a cast iron skillet, but this recipe proved me wrong. The chicken was cooked evenly and the skin was crispy and delicious. I loved the addition of the vegetables - they added a nice flavor and texture to the d
It's_your _rakib
[email protected]This skillet chicken is a winner! The chicken came out moist and tender, with a crispy, flavorful skin. The vegetables were also perfectly cooked - tender but still with a bit of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.