PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATO CAKES

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole chicken, about 3 pounds (you can also do this with bone-in skin-on pieces)
1 lemon, halved, plus lemon wedges, for serving
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 potatoes, peeled and shredded (I'm using sweet)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, grated (I'm using red)
1 teaspoon your favorite spice mix (I'm using Old Bay)
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for the pan, if necessary

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Place a heavy-bottomed pan in the oven (I prefer cast iron) and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken with the lemon halves and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle the chicken with the olive oil.
  • Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven, arrange the chicken in it breast-side up and place the pan on the middle rack. Roast until the thickest part of the chicken measures 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
  • For the potato cakes: While the chicken is cooking, thoroughly mix together the sweet potatoes, eggs, onion, Old Bay and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
  • While the chicken is resting, place the pan it was cooked in over medium-high heat with the rendered chicken fat. Working in batches and adding more oil if necessary, cook the patties, flattening them slightly with a spatula, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Serve the sweet potato cakes with the chicken and some lemon wedges on the side.

Suman Grg
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This recipe is a fail. The chicken was tough and the potato cakes were greasy.


Ezeagu Eunice
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken was overcooked and the potato cakes were bland.


Midul Ahmed
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the potato cakes were delicious.


Kunsang Doma
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good roast chicken recipe.


Sorwar Shanto
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the potato cakes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Shraboni SB
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This recipe is a great way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the potato cakes were a nice change from mashed potatoes.


Mustafa Ahsan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the potato cakes were a hit with everyone.


Sharim abbasi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the potato cakes were a nice touch.


Gill Badshah
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was so tender and moist, and the potato cakes were the perfect accompaniment.


Rahatjaniii Gillani
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly juicy and flavorful, and the potato cakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.