GARLIC & THYME-ROASTED CHICKEN PARTS WITH MUSTARD CROUTONS

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This easy and delicious recipe is from Melissa Clark's new cookbook, "In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite". The drippings from the chicken add a fabulous flavour to the bread underneath which crisps while roasting. Serve with a salad or vegetable for a complete meal. NOTE: You must use a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. No aluminum--you'll just end up burning the bread.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

country bread, ciabatta or other sturdy bread, preferably stale and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Dijon mustard, as needed
extra virgin olive oil, as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 (4 -5 lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, rinsed and patted dry
1 head garlic, separated into cloves (but not peeled)
1 bay leaf, torn into pieces
1/2 bunch thyme, sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Lay the bread slices in the bottom of a heavy-duty roasting pan in one layer. Brush with mustard, drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper and place the pieces on the bread, arranging the white meat in the center and the dark meat and wings around the sides. Scatter the garlic cloves, bay leaf, and thyme over the chicken and drizzle everything with more oil (take care to drizzle the garlic cloves).
  • Roast the chicken until it's lightly browned and the thigh juices run clear when pricked with a knife, about 50 minutes. If you like, you can crisp the skin by running the pan under the broiler for a minute, though you might want to rescue the garlic cloves before you do so they don't burn (if you don't plan to eat them, it doesn't matter so much). Serve the chicken with pieces of bread from the pan.

Rania Hadchity
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This recipe is a keeper!


haroon nawaz
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I'll definitely be making this dish again!


Sendy Ortiz
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This recipe is a winner!


Nicholas Pulford
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I give this recipe two thumbs up!


Mohammad Awal Kazi
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Meh.


Jermaine Wilson
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Olamide Olanrewaju
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less mustard next time.


Its Ocean
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken came out undercooked. I think I'll need to adjust the cooking time next time.


Rose Gaca
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Bad Cuervo
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the mustard croutons were amazing! I'll definitely be using those again in future recipes.


Loomy Ahmed
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I was a bit skeptical about the mustard croutons, but they were surprisingly delicious! They added a nice tangy flavor to the dish that complemented the chicken perfectly. Overall, I thought this recipe was excellent and will definitely be making it


PRO MAZEED
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I love the simplicity of this recipe, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the mustard croutons add a delicious crunch. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family


Wisdom Princes
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The chicken was succulent and flavorful, and the mustard croutons added a nice pop of flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. Def


Jayda Jahns
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The chicken turned out perfectly juicy and tender, with a crispy, flavorful skin. The mustard croutons were a nice touch, adding a bit of extra texture and flavor to the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


Habibur Khan
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This roasted chicken dish was an absolute delight! The garlic and thyme marinade infused the chicken with incredible flavor, and the mustard croutons added a delightful crunch and tanginess to each bite. Highly recommended!