ROAST CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND POTATOES

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Provided by John Phillips

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Poultry     Roast     Basil     Bon Appétit     Hawaii

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 ounces purchased pesto (about 1 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 6-pound roasting chicken
2 pounds medium-size red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir pesto and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1 tablespoon pesto mixture to small bowl and reserve for sauce.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pesto mixture over outside and 1 tablespoon inside main cavity of chicken. Place potatoes in large roasting pan and toss with remaining pesto mixture. Push potatoes to sides of pan; place chicken in center. Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 180°F and potatoes are brown and tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and potatoes to platter. Add broth and reserved 1 tablespoon pesto to roasting pan. Place pan over heat; bring broth to boil, scraping up browned bits. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce.

Junahid Ahemd
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Saim Agzal
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I would recommend using a different type of pesto for this dish.


Deli Polina
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Cecil Ward
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I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Alex Zay
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Abhi Das
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Nnyana Rasakanya
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Anny Fernandez
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and potatoes.


Thomas Freeburn
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Na gem
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto and potatoes complement each other perfectly.


Ashley Thurmond
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


spanner bowy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as flavorful as I expected.


Phindile Komane
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great weeknight meal.


Markies Playz
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I found that the chicken was a little dry, but the potatoes were delicious.


RyanDgamer3 Ismyxboxacct
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Wendy wilson
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The chicken skin was perfectly crispy, and the pesto added a delicious flavor to the dish.


Kristian Calvert
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time.


Leslie Bell
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This roast chicken with pesto and potatoes was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted.