This unadorned but deeply flavorful roasted chicken is served with a vibrant salsa verde of capers, anchovies, garlic, parsley, arugula, basil, tarragon and sage. The chef Jonathan Waxman created the dish at Barbuto, an Italian restaurant in the West Village, where it became a diner favorite. (Daniel Boulud was a fan.) Serve it with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or a hunk of good bread to soak up the juices.
Provided by Glenn Collins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash the chicken in hot water and dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut out the backbone of the chicken and remove any fat. Then, using a heavy chef's knife, cut out the breastbone. Season the two halves with sea salt and fresh black pepper. Dab an earthenware or metal baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the chicken halves inside it, skin side up. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cut the lemon in half and place the halves, cut side down, next to the chicken in the baking dish. Roast for 35 minutes, basting every 8 minutes. Rotate the pan during basting to allow for even cooking. The chicken is done when the juices from the thigh run clear (about 165 degrees).
- Meanwhile, make the salsa verde. Rinse capers in cold water, then drain. Soak anchovies in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry and remove the bones. Using a mortar and pestle (or a small mixer if you are in a hurry), smash the capers, anchovies and garlic with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add all the herbs and remaining olive oil. (The mixture should be chunky, not oily.) Season with sea salt. Serve the chicken topped with the salsa verde, and garnish with the roasted lemon.
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[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roast chicken recipe.
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[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roast chicken recipe.
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[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.