MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN
This chicken is roasted on thick slices of sourdough bread and slathered with a creme fraiche glaze. It looks like a million dollars. When you combine the chicken with that sticky, drippings-soaked bread, you're talking about at least a million-dollar taste.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Season inside of chicken cavity and the back generously with salt and black pepper. Squeeze lemon halves into cavity and drop squeezed peels inside. Stuff cavity with garlic cloves and fresh thyme; add a bay leaf to cavity.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a heavy roasting pan. Place sourdough slices into pan and press slices lightly into olive oil to help coat bottom of bread. Drizzle 1 more tablespoon olive oil on top of bread slices. Place chicken on top of bread slices and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Brush outside of chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season entire outside with salt.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Mix creme fraiche, grated shallot, and Aleppo pepper together in a small bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons lemon juice and lemon zest into sauce. Refrigerate until needed.
- Lift chicken off bread slices using a tongs and flip the bread slices over (they will be very brown). Place chicken back onto the bread slices. Generously brush the outside of the chicken with creme fraiche sauce, putting enough on to drip down onto bread slices.
- Return chicken to oven and bake for 10 more minutes to brown the glaze. Repeat, brushing more creme fraiche sauce generously onto the chicken. More is more. Bake 10 more minutes. Remove chicken from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
- Pour remaining creme fraiche glaze into a small skillet, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Stir constantly, cooking until the shallot is cooked and sauce reduces slightly, 1 or 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut bread pieces in half crosswise. Cut chicken up into 8 serving pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, and breasts) and serve with pieces of drippings-soaked toasted bread. Drizzle thickened creme fraiche sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped chive blossoms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 199.8 mg, Fat 47.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 269.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
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Mathi Alagan
[email protected]This chicken is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's so delicious.
Wilkista Wesonga
[email protected]I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
shahid jutt 76
[email protected]This chicken is a winner! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Riley Beland
[email protected]I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashrit Karki
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was especially delicious.
Mahmedul Kabir
[email protected]This chicken is so good! I'm a big fan of creamy and cheesy sauces, and this one is perfect. The chicken is cooked perfectly and it's so tender.
davoo tunde
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious meals to make for my family, and this chicken fits the bill perfectly. It's quick to prepare and it's always a hit.
Daji Dey
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The Million Dollar Chicken is now a regular in my meal rotation. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Murtaza jan
[email protected]This chicken is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Abby Trusty
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rahime Behrami
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Andaer Servar
[email protected]I made this chicken for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Yuiel Wedi
[email protected]This chicken was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
sting kako
[email protected]I've tried many different Million Dollar Chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Nazmul Hasan Jcd
[email protected]Just wanted to let you know that I made this chicken tonight and it was absolutely amazing! My husband and I loved it.
Aon ali Shaikh
[email protected]I made this chicken last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Parmeshwori Shrestha
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the chicken and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mian Hamdan
[email protected]My family loved this Million Dollar Chicken! It was so easy to make and the chicken was so tender and juicy. The sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!