ROAST CHICKEN WITH CROUTONS AND WILTED GREENS

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Tossing the croutons in the flavorful roasted chicken pan juices makes them absolutely irresistible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 loaf crusty white bread (8 ounces), torn into chunks
1 bunch arugula (12 ounces)
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon into cavity; place inside. Roast chicken until juices run clear when pierced between breast and leg or an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed platter.
  • Place bread on sheet; toss with cooking juices. Season with salt. Bake until croutons are golden, 7 minutes. Pour any accumulated juices from platter into a bowl; add croutons, arugula, 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Carve chicken and serve with croutons and greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 60 g

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