Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to roasting chicken with chestnuts. This classic dish combines the savory richness of chicken with the nutty sweetness of chestnuts, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors. Explore various recipes that cater to different preferences, including a traditional roasted chicken with chestnuts, a flavorful chicken and chestnut pilaf, and a delightful chicken and chestnut soup. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient lists to ensure a successful and satisfying cooking experience. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, complemented by the earthy goodness of chestnuts. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or seeking a comforting meal for your family, these recipes will guide you in creating a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED CHESTNUTS
These can be served as a dessert with eggnog or vanilla ice cream or just served salted as a snack.
Provided by Angel
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.
- Place the nuts in a shallow baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool and peel off the shell.
- Place nuts in a skillet with butter and saute over high heat until the butter is melted and the chestnuts are well coated. Place skillet in oven and roast until they are golden on top. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 8 g
BRICK ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CHESTNUT STUFFING AND CHICKEN JUS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Cut backs, collarbones and wing tips from chickens and reserve.
- In a bowl combine oil, garlic, marjoram, and lemon zest. Place chicken in marinade and marinate for up to 12 hours.
- In a hot skillet Chef heats oil and places chicken skin side down. Wrap a brick or weight in foil and place on top of each piece of chicken. Reduce heat and brown chicken slowly. When skin is evenly browned, turn chicken over, pour off fat, and replace brick on top of chicken. Place skillet in oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add oil and butter to a hot casserole. Sweat carrots, onions, and celery and cook until soft, but without color. Remove from heat and add marjoram and thyme. In a bowl combine focaccia, vegetables, hot stock, cider, and chestnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Place in covered baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Yield: 8 servings
- Heat a casserole and add olive oil. Adds bones and begin browning. Reduce heat to avoid burning. Continue to brown for about 20 minutes. Add garlic and shallots and roast for 10 minutes. Pour off fat and add wine and port. Reduce to near dry. Add stocks and reduce to
- desired consistency. Strain through a sieve. Finish with oil and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assembly: Plate chicken with Chestnut stuffing, Chicken jus, polenta cakes, and Sauteed Swiss Chard
SIMPLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH CHESTNUT BREADING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
- Place the chestnuts and torn baguette into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the mixture with salt and pepper, as well as about 1 teaspoon each of the sage, savory and rosemary. Toss well to incorporate the olive oil and seasonings.
- In a separate bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice and the remaining 5 teaspoons sage, 2 teaspoons savory and 1 teaspoon rosemary and rub the mixture all over the inside and outside of the chicken. Place the squeezed lemon halves in the cavity.
- Place the chicken atop the breading and roast for 20 minutes; reduce the heat to 400 degrees F and cook until a thermometer inserted into the leg registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, an additional 25 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes, covered with foil, before serving.
- Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor, choose a free-range, organic chicken. If you can, buy a chicken that is at least 4 pounds.
- Prep the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry. Remove the giblets and neck from the chicken cavity.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. You can also add your favorite herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, or rosemary.
- Roast the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the chestnuts: While the chicken is roasting, cook the chestnuts. You can boil them, roast them, or saute them. Once the chestnuts are cooked, add them to the roasting pan around the chicken.
- Finish roasting the chicken: Continue roasting the chicken for another 15 minutes, or until the chestnuts are browned and the chicken is cooked through.
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