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HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN



Herb-Roasted Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3-to-4-pound chickens
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 sprigs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig torn in half
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, halved
6 cloves garlic, smashed
5 bunches scallions, quartered
2 pints grape tomatoes or small heirloom tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry; generously season the skin and inside the cavity with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours or overnight to dry out the skin. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before roasting.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mash the butter with the chopped thyme and chopped rosemary in a small bowl. Gently slide your fingers under the chicken skin on the breasts and legs to loosen it. Scoop some of the herbed butter with a spoon; slide the spoon under the skin and hold the skin in place while you remove the spoon. Smooth the skin to distribute the butter. Repeat with the remaining butter.
  • Squeeze a lemon half into the cavity of each chicken, then stuff the lemon half inside. Stuff 1/2 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 thyme sprig and 1/2 rosemary sprig into each chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with twine. Set a rack in a large roasting pan; put the chicken on the rack and roast 25 minutes. Toss the scallions, tomatoes, olive oil and a large pinch of salt in a bowl, then add to the roasting pan. Remove the twine from the chicken and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 170 degrees F, about 50 more minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and vegetables to platters and let rest about 10 minutes before carving.

BUTTERY HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



Buttery Herb Roasted Chicken image

Roasting chicken is always such a comforting thing, especially when you can pick the herbs right from your garden and pair them with some fresh citrus to smear across the bird! My family can't get enough of this herb-roasted chicken recipe. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh sage sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken; rub 1/4 cup butter under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Pour broth around chicken., Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter; brush over chicken. Drizzle with orange juice and wine. Combine garlic, salt and pepper; rub over skin. Place rosemary, thyme and sage in roasting pan. , Roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.) Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving; remove toothpicks. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 42g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN



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A bold herb paste rubbed under the skin lends allover flavor to this classic roasted chicken. It makes for a delicious weeknight meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, stems reserved
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, stems reserved
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, stems reserved
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, stems reserved
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and halved crosswise
Freshly ground pepper
1 whole free-range chicken, (3 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
Coarse salt
1/2 cup dry white wine, or chicken stock

Steps:

  • Combine herb leaves and garlic with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor, pouring in oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in zest; season with pepper.
  • Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wing tips under. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Place lemon halves and herb stems in cavity. Make two 1 1/2-inch slits in each leg and thigh. Loosen skin from breasts with your fingers. Rub paste all over chicken, into slits and under skin. Tie legs with kitchen twine. Refrigerate chicken, covered, at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Let chicken stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or roasting pan in oven 15 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Carefully place it in the skillet in the oven, breast side down. Roast 15 minutes. Turn chicken onto its side; roast 10 minutes. Turn onto other side; roast 10 minutes. Turn chicken onto its back; roast until golden brown and juices run clear or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 degrees. about 20 minutes.
  • Lift chicken so that juices run into skillet; transfer chicken to a platter. Cover chicken loosely with foil; set aside. Pour off fat from skillet, leaving juices; discard fat. Heat juices over medium-high heat. Slowly add wine, stirring to loosen the browned bits. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Serve chicken with the pan sauce.

GARLIC-ROASTED CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Butter:
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large cloves garlic, minced
Chicken:
One 6 1/4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
6 baby red potatoes, halved
4 medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 large parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 large shallots (about 8 ounces), peeled and halved
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lemon, quartered
Vegetables:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack just below the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth.
  • For the chicken: Tuck the wings under the chicken. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into the cavity. Place the rosemary, thyme and lemon quarters in the cavity. Tie the legs together loosely with kitchen string. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
  • Starting at the neck end of the chicken, loosen the skin over the entire chicken breast. Smear the remaining butter mixture over the outside and under the skin of the chicken, being careful not to tear the skin.
  • For the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss together the oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, shallots and garlic.
  • Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in a single layer. Add the broth and roast until the vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken. Scrape the contents of the roaster into a 4-cup measuring cup. Spoon off the layer of fat that rises to the top. Season the pan juices with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the chicken with the pan juices.

SPIT-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HERBS UNDER THE SKIN, GARDEN VEGETABLES, TOASTED COUNTRY BREAD, AND ROASTI



Spit-Roasted Chicken with Herbs Under the Skin, Garden Vegetables, Toasted Country Bread, and Roasti image

Provided by Alain Ducasse

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Herb     Mushroom     Onion     Tomato     Bake     Roast     Dinner     Fall     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 37

1 chicken (cleaned), 4 1/2 pounds
For the filling or sauce
10 1/2 ounces butter
1 shallot
7 ounces white mushrooms
1 bunch of Italian parsley
1 bunch of chervil
sprig of tarragon
Chives
1 head of garlic
4 cups of chicken juices
Salt and freshly ground pepper
For onions
12 white onions (average size)
1 tablespoon of ricotta
1 tablespoon of parmesan
1 tablespoon of chopped Italian parsley
1 small stick of celery
2 tablespoons of grilled pine nuts
1 tablespoon of salted pork fat
2 tablespoons of roasted chicken juices
A little chopped sage
Olive oil
Salt & white pepper
For tomatoes
16 ripe tomatoes
20 tomato quarters confit (remove the pips and interior)
4 white onions (not too big)
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
1 tablespoon of ground basil
1 tablespoon of grated parmesan
2 tablespoons of chicken juices
4 cloves of garlic (unpeeled)
1 sprig of thyme
1 sprig of rosemary
Olive oil
Salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Start chicken:
  • Cream 7 oz of butter. Chop the herbs (3/4 of the parsley, 3/4 of the chervil, the sprig of tarragon) and mix with the creamed butter. Keep just the tips of the remaining parsley and chervil.
  • Clean the white mushrooms and dice (quite small), bake them slowly in butter, and add to the herbed butter along with the finely sliced shallots. Season with pepper and salt.
  • Lift the skin slightly from the chicken, without tearing it, and spread the herbed butter underneath. Be careful afterwards to ensure that the skin covers the meat so that it does not dry out during cooking.
  • If you do not have a spit you can cook the chicken in the oven at 350#&176;F for about 1 1/4 hours. When the chicken is 3/4 cooked, deglaze with chicken juices.
  • When cooked, sieve the cooking juices and add the chervil and parsley. This will be used later on.
  • Make onions:
  • Peel and wash about 8 white onions; remove the top of the onions (about 1/4 of onion if it is small or 1/3 if it is large, these lids will be used later on), and empty the middle of the onions with a spoon (keep two or three layers of onion).
  • Dice the other onions finely with the spooned out interiors. Sweat the onions in olive oil until they are lightly golden, adding salt and pepper. Cut the celery stick into very small pieces, and crush the grilled pine nuts with a knife (you can grill them in the grill or oven).
  • Away from the heat mix the sweated onions, diced celery, pine nuts, ricotta, the salted pork fat, sage, parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff the onions (replace the tops on the onions before cooking) and put them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and cook in the over preheated to 356°F for near 1/2 hour. Be careful not to burn them, if you think there is a risk of burning cover them with kitchen foil. Baste the onions regularly in their juices as this will make them really tasty and fondant (slightly melted). When the onions are cooked, coat them with chicken juices, add freshly ground pepper and serve.
  • Make tomatoes:
  • Cut the top off 8 tomatoes (about 1/3 of the tomato) and keep the stalk part to use as a cover on the stuffed tomatoes. Salt and pepper the interior of the tomatoes and leave upside down on a baking sheet to drain out excess water. This will give you a more solid tomato and it will avoid excess liquids in the stuffing.
  • Remove the skin from the remaining tomatoes (leave them a few seconds in boiling water); cut into quarters and remove the insides.
  • Chop the tomato confit into roughly diced sized pieces.
  • In a cast iron pot, heat the olive oil with the unpeeled garlic cloves, add the peeled and emptied tomatoes, rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper and leave to cook in a hot oven (390°F) until you obtain a fondant marmalade appearance.
  • Once the marmalade is cooked and cooled, remove the garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary, then add the finely chopped white onions and sweat with olive oil.
  • Mix together the chopped tomatoes confit, parsley, grated parmesan, and chopped basil. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and check the seasoning, you may have to add a little salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the tomatoes with both mixtures and cover with the tomato stalk tops, then place them in a gratin dish and sprinkle with olive oil. Place in an oven, preheated to 350°F, for half an hour. Sprinkle regularly with olive oil and the roasted chicken juices.
  • Serve the tomatoes and onions on the plate, carve the chicken and coat with the jus. Add a little freshly ground pepper and drizzle with chives cut lengthwise.
  • You can add other vegetables, such as artichokes cooked whole (cooked barigoule style) then stuffed with olive tapenade, braised with the tomatoes in the oven with the chicken juices.
  • A few croutons rubbed with garlic and pan-fried are perfect to finish the dish.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables image

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 4-pound whole chicken
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 3 sprigs for the cavity
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 4 sprigs for the cavity
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage, plus 3 sprigs for the cavity
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely grated, plus the remaining head of garlic, halved horizontally to expose the cloves in each half
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 slender carrots, peeled
1 medium turnip (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir to combine the olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, red pepper flakes, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Rub the chicken all over with half of the herb oil, being sure to spread some under the skin of the breasts and thighs to season the flesh. Stuff the cavity with the rosemary, thyme and sage sprigs, the bay leaves, 1/2 lemon and garlic head halves.
  • Place the rutabaga, carrots and turnips in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the remaining herb oil. Scatter the vegetables around the chicken and transfer to the oven. Roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, with an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest point of the thigh reading 160 degrees F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 178 milligrams, Sodium 881 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 5 grams

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 3- to 4-pound chickens
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 sprigs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig, torn in half
1 lemon, halved
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 onion, halved
1 parsnip, cut into large dice
1 medium Yukon gold potato, cut into large dice
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into large dice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat the chickens dry inside and out. Generously season the skin and cavity of each with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours and up to overnight to dry out the skin.
  • Let the chickens stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mash the butter with the chopped thyme and rosemary in a small bowl. Gently slide your fingers under the skin on the breasts and legs of each chicken to loosen . Scoop some of the herbed butter with a spoon, slide the spoon under the skin on one chicken and hold the skin in place while you remove the spoon. Smooth the skin to distribute the butter; repeat with more butter if needed. Repeat with the second chicken and remaining herbed butter.
  • Squeeze the juice of a lemon half into the cavity of each chicken, then stuff the lemon half inside. Stuff 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 onion, 1 thyme sprig and 1/2 rosemary sprig into each chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with twine. Put the chickens on a baking sheet next to each other.
  • Toss the parsnip, potato, squash, olive oil and a large pinch of salt in a bowl, then add the vegetables to the baking sheet, scattering them around the chickens. Roast until the chickens are golden brown and a instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to platters and let rest about 10 minutes before carving.

SPICED ROASTED CHICKEN



Spiced Roasted Chicken image

Warm spices and a burst of citrus breathe new life into a simple roasted chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry, legs tied
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, halved crosswise, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 orange, unpeeled, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spices. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then rub all over with spice mixture. Place in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. Arrange vegetables and orange wedges around chicken and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and roast 30 minutes. Remove lid and roast until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when chicken is pierced between breast and leg (an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables and orange wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 53 g

EMILY'S HERB ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Emily's Herb Roasted Chicken and Vegetables image

Chicken pieces are roasted with veggies and herbs in this easy clean-up method.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
6 bone-in chicken pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon garlic salt
4 medium red-skin potatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) package peeled baby carrots
1 medium onion, cut in eighths

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil.
  • Place chicken pieces in pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Combine basil, rosemary and garlic salt in medium bowl; sprinkle 1/2 of the herb mixture over the chicken.
  • Add remaining olive oil, potatoes, carrots and onion to bowl with the herb mixture; stir to coat. Arrange vegetables in an even layer around chicken.
  • Cover dish with sheet of foil; fold back one corner of cover for heat circulation.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are done and meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F for white meat and 180 degrees F for dark meat. Carefully remove cover.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 587.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH HERBS



Roast Chicken with Herbs image

Ingredients placed in the cavity of the chicken flavor it from the inside out during roasting. Experiment with onion, other citrus fruit, and your favorite herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole chickens (3 1/2 to 4 pounds each), rinsed and patted dry inside and out, necks reserved (livers and giblets discarded)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 lemon, quartered
1 head garlic, halved horizontally, then vertically
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Pan Sauce for Roast Chicken (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Season chicken cavities with salt and pepper. Dividing evenly, stuff with lemon, garlic, and sprigs of thyme and rosemary (reserve a few sprigs of each for garnish).
  • With a heavy knife, coarsely chop necks, and scatter in a large roasting pan. Place chickens, breast side up, on a rack set in pan. Using cotton kitchen twine, securely tie legs together; tuck wing tips underneath chickens.
  • Rub chickens with butter; season with salt. Roast, occasionally brushing chickens with pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165, about 1 hour. Transfer chickens to a platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If desired, prepare Pan Sauce to serve with chickens.

HERB ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Herb Roast Chicken and Vegetables image

Here's a great recipe to pop in the oven while you enjoy a little time in the garden.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 lemon
1 whole roasting chicken, 4 pounds
6 new potatoes, cut in half
1 cup baby-cut carrot
1/2 pound green beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix oil, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Grate 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; add peel to oil mixture. Cut lemon into fourths; place in cavity of chicken.
  • Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching. Tie or skewer drumsticks to tail. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush oil mixture on chicken. Insert meat thermometer in chicken so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  • Roast uncovered 45 minutes. Arrange potatoes, carrots and green beans around chicken; brush chicken and vegetables with oil mixture. Roast uncovered 30 to 45 minutes or until thermometer reads 180°F and juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut. Let stand about 15 minutes for easiest carving. Remove lemon and discard.
  • Place chicken on platter; arrange vegetables around chicken. Serve with pan drippings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

SPIT-ROASTED CHICKENS



Spit-Roasted Chickens image

Spit-roasting chickens on the grill ensures an evenly juicy bird.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 two-and-one-half-pound fryer chickens
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Quince Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a grill until the coals are ninety percent white and no flame remains.
  • Wash chickens inside and out under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim and discard excess fat. Rub with olive oil, and season inside and out with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together, and thread the chickens onto the spit through the cavities.
  • Place spit above coals, and begin rotating. Grill chickens until legs move loosely at joints and juices run clear when pierced with a fork, 50 to 60 minutes. During the final 15 minutes, baste with barbecue sauce. Remove from grill. Let stand 15 minutes, and carve.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Herb-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables image

Stuffing the roast chicken with fresh herbs infuses it with flavor; the high oven temperature yields crisp skin and juicy meat. Throw carrots and other vegetables in and it becomes a one-pot dinner!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 bunch thyme
1/2 bunch parsley
2 leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved lengthwise, then crosswise, and rinsed well
3 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch lengths
1 pound small red potatoes, any large ones halved
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan. Stuff thyme and parsley in cavity. In a large bowl, toss leeks, carrots, and potatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter vegetables around chicken, arranging potatoes at edges of pan; pour wine into pan. Roast until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear when pierced between breast and leg (an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 88 g

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