LAURIE COLWIN'S ROAST CHICKEN

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Here is a straightforward roast chicken recipe from the writer Laurie Colwin, who swore by simplicity - in the kitchen and in life. Not many people will take the time to stuff and truss a chicken, and Ms. Colwin famously abandoned the practice when she found her child making spider webs with her expensive trussing string. Try the trussing and stuffing sometime, though. A little time, simply spent, rewards with tender meat and a savory stuffing, an easy feast for a night at home.

Provided by Pilar Viladas

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken
3 to 4 cups cubed whole-wheat bread
1/2 cup porcini mushrooms
1/4 to 1/3 cup broth
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon melted butter or water or broth for basting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine bread and mushrooms in a bowl and toss with broth. Season to taste. Stuff chicken and secure with poultry pin or toothpick. Place in roasting pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Baste with olive oil. (If desired, surround it with carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic and a red pepper.)
  • Roast for about 2 hours, basting frequently with melted butter and pan juices. The chicken is done when the leg bone wiggles and the skin is the color of teak.

Eric Mwenya Mambwe
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and moist.


Hasnain Rafiq
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I love this recipe. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.


Miranda Green
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This was my first time making roast chicken and it was a success. I will definitely be making this again.


Konika Afroj
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Tyrand
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing.


Anne Pedzisayi
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was delicious and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Abisoye Owe
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.


Zeeshan Ismail
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This was my first time making roast chicken and it was a success. The chicken was cooked evenly and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again.


Linda Macias - The Rickety Stitcher
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


ishaan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Oranda Bia
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and moist. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Keneilwe Kgoedi
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe!


Awais Madni
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. Everyone raved about it!


Lilian Kembabazi
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This was my first time making roast chicken, and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


mohammed elmagic
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious roast chicken. The chicken was cooked evenly and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


SA GAMING
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I've made this roast chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I love that it's a one-pan dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Sitali Nyambe
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!