WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SAGE

WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SAGE image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 roasting chicken (about 3.5 pounds)
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
10-12 fresh sage leaves
1 bunch herbs, such as flat leaf parsley, basil, or chervil, plus more for garnish.
8 small white onions
8 shallots
4 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, melted
1 pound carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 pound parsnips, cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

*Preheat oven to 400 degree. Loosen skin over chicken breast with your fingers. Cut goat cheese into four 1/2 inch thick slices; carefully arrange in a decorative pattern under skin, and press sage leaves into slices. Stuff chicken cavity with herbs; tie legs with kitchen twine. Place on a rack in a small roasting pan. Place onions, shallots, and garlic around chicken. Roast chicken, uncovered, basting occasionally with melted butter, until cooked through, 60-80 minutes. Meanwhile, place carrots and parsnips on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 1 hour. Garnish chicken with more herbs; serve with vegetables.