JONATHAN WAXMAN'S ROAST CHICKEN
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash the chicken in hot water and dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut out the backbone of the chicken and remove any fat. Then, using a heavy chef's knife, cut out the breastbone. Season the two halves with sea salt and fresh black pepper. Dab an earthenware or metal baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the chicken halves inside it, skin side up. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cut the lemon in half and place the halves, cut side down, next to the chicken in the baking dish. Roast for 35 minutes, basting every 8 minutes. Rotate the pan during basting to allow for even cooking. The chicken is done when the juices from the thigh run clear (about 165 degrees).
- Meanwhile, make the salsa verde. Rinse capers in cold water, then drain. Soak anchovies in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry and remove the bones. Using a mortar and pestle (or a small mixer if you are in a hurry), smash the capers, anchovies and garlic with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add all the herbs and remaining olive oil. (The mixture should be chunky, not oily.) Season with sea salt. Serve the chicken topped with the salsa verde, and garnish with the roasted lemon.
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Jonny Thapa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of roast chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
Sabina Nagarkoti
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
William Jacobs
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The chicken was not cooked through and the skin was burnt.
Shakes Jeza
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the skin was tough.
Brian Ogutu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal.
Zarshad Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
peradze peradze
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I ended up simplifying it and the chicken still turned out great.
Pretom Kumar
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Tyshana Ward
[email protected]This chicken was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Setsofia Senahe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kashton Feazell
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.