FRENCH ROAST CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely diced celery
1/3 cup finely diced carrots
1/3 cup finely diced onions
2 fresh Thyme sprigs
Parsley stems
Celery leaves
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pound chicken
Kosher salt,Table grind black pepper and Paprika
6 1/8 inch thick lemon slices
8 ounces baby carrots
1/2 cup sliced red or white onion
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a medium skillet. Add diced carrots, celery and onions and cook over moderate heat until softened, stir in thyme 2.Wash the chicken rapidly inside and out with hot water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Salt and Pepper the cavity and stuff with the diced vegetables, lemon slices, parsley stems and celery leaves Massage the chicken all over with one tbsp. of butter and tie drumsticks together 3. Place chicken in a roasting pan. Salt and pepper the outside of the chicken and dust with paprika and Roast Chicken for 20 minutes at 450 4. Turn oven temperature down to 350.Brush chicken with remaining 1/2 tbsp. of butter, scattered onions and baby carrots around chicken, pour the chicken stock over vegetables 5. Place timer on for 40 minutes, at that time, brush chicken with lemon juice, add 1/2 cup chicken stock or water if vegetables are dry to prevent burning 6. Place timer on for additional 20 minutes, check chicken- instant- read thermometer should read 165.Total cooking time ranges between 1hr 15 minutes to 1hr 30 minutes depending on size of chicken. 7. place chicken on carving board and let rest for 15 minutes before carving 8. Strain the pan juices and serve with the chicken and vegetables

Ali. Akber Ssejgjj
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This was my first time making French Roast Chicken, and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dhhd Dujd
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch.


Odinaka Kenny Udeh
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the sauce was incredible. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Orbott A
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bhim rana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I especially loved the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce.


Jawad Jamshid Dental 2018
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Touseef qazi
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Aarish Ramzan
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This was my first time making French Roast Chicken, and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian Nwafal
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch.


Attah Samuel
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the sauce was incredible. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Phillip Legate
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Irshad Ulhaq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing. I especially loved the crispy skin.


Mira Siwakoti
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I've tried many French Roast Chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe!


Maham Ziab
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This French Roast Chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.