JONATHAN WAXMAN'S ROAST CHICKEN
Number Of Ingredients 19
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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Sudip Bk
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken, and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abby Warman
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy. The sauce was also very flavorful. Will definitely make this again.
Zohaib Noondani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend it!
Joshua Mesna
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the sauce was divine. My guests raved about it.
McOkong'o 254
[email protected]So juicy and flavorful! Will definitely make this again.
Goku Wilson
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. Will definitely make this again.
Shahzib Hussain
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe, and the chicken turned out great. Will definitely make it again.
Georgiana Andriana George
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend it.
Yolandi Olckers
[email protected]I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. My family loves it!
Ameer Sultan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was roasted to perfection, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Prison Mike
[email protected]Crispy skin, juicy meat. Perfect roast chicken.
Joanna Gabriel
[email protected]So juicy and flavorful! The lemon and herbs really shine through. Will definitely make this again and again.
chexontez
[email protected]Easy and delicious. Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Even my picky kids loved it.
BB Gorkhali
[email protected]Delicious! Simple but packed with flavor. The chicken was moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. Will definitely make this again.
Praislyn_ Gold
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Oluwabukola Shodeinde
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out incredibly juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin that everyone loved. I'll definitely be making this again.