QUICK ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, ONIONS, AND WATERCRESS

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The key to this delicious roast chicken recipe? Using a broiler pan to bake the chicken on top of vegetables. Everyone will be asking for seconds if this tasty meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and separated into rings
1 bunch watercress (3/4 pound), thick ends trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in upper third. Place chicken, breast side down, on a work surface. Starting at thigh end, with kitchen shears, cut along one side of backbone, then the other side. (Discard backbone or freeze it for stock.) Open chicken like a book and flip it over. Press firmly on breastbone (as shown) to flatten. Rub chicken all over with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Line bottom of a broiler pan with foil. Drizzle foil with 2 teaspoons oil and arrange potatoes in a single layer, turning to coat. Top with onions and season with salt and pepper. Cover vegetables with slotted top of broiler pan and place chicken, breast side up, on top. Roast until chicken is cooked through (a thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), 35 minutes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Toss watercress with 2 teaspoons oil and orange juice and season with salt and pepper. Divide potatoes and onions among 4 plates, top with watercress, and serve alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 47 g

Nhlaks Nate
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Chantal Panti
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I followed the recipe exactly and it didn't turn out well.


Khadija Batool
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The vegetables were undercooked.


Abdul Aziz lntelligence
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The chicken was a bit dry.


michelle Valtierra
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Kirubel Solomon
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I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


MD Robul
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Sophia Schleich
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes and onions were roasted to perfection.


YS SIMA
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mehreen Attitude girl Pink
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Moon Jani
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Adonis starlink
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes and onions were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Sks Tamim
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The chicken turned out delicious, and the potatoes and onions were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


lazna shrestha
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abraham Obour
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This roasted chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes and onions were perfectly roasted. I loved the addition of watercress, which added a fresh, peppery flavor to the dish.