ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND BUTTER
Everyone should know how to roast a chicken. It's a life skill that should be taught to small children at school. The ability to properly prepare a moist yet thoroughly cooked bird, with nicely crisp skin, should be a hallmark of good citizenry-an obligation to your fellow man. Everyone walking down the street should be reasonably confident that the random person next to them is prepared, if called upon, to roast a chicken.
Provided by Anthony Bourdain
Categories HarperCollins Anthony Bourdain Dinner Chicken Roast Thyme Lemon Butter Parsley Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450˚F.
- Rub the bird inside and out with salt and crushed peppercorns. Stuff a 1/2-tablespoon knob of butter under the skin of each side of the breast, and under the skin of each thigh. Stuff the thyme, bay leaf, and lemon wedges into the chicken's cavity.
- Use the tip of a paring knife to poke a small hole in the skin just below each of the chicken's legs, and tuck each leg carefully into that hole. (You may also truss the chicken with butcher's twine if you know how, but this is much simpler.)
- Place the chicken in a flame-proof roasting pan and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan, moving it to different parts of the oven to account for hot spots, and basting the bird two or three times with a bulb-top baster or long-handled metal spoon. Reduce the oven's heat to 300˚F and continue to roast, basting frequently, for another 30 to 40 minutes or until the bird is done: When you poke the fat part of the thigh with the paring knife, the juices should run clear.
- Remove the bird from the oven, let it rest 15 minutes, then remove the breasts and legs from the carcass, reserving everything. Use a ladle to skim off and discard as much surface fat from the pan juices as possible. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over high heat and stir in the wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge and dissolve the browned bits. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook until it is reduced by half. Stir in the stock with the wooden spoon, bring to a boil, and reduce again by half. Remove from the heat and strain this sauce through a sieve into a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is thick and glossy. Fold in the parsley and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve the chicken-half of the breast plus a drumstick or a thigh per person-with the sauce ladled over, and any remaining sauce in a sauceboat on the table.
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Erin Bot
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Brett Hale
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend it.
Esa Moni
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time.
Balorbey
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the chicken has been undercooked. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Hello Says
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce was the perfect touch. I highly recommend it.
Sidul ahmed
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great.
asher_thenerd008
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lemon butter sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mariah Edwina
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Shahbaz Ahmad Gondal
[email protected]This was my first time roasting a chicken and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise and the chicken turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.
WinterCloud
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is so juicy and tender, and the lemon butter sauce is the perfect complement. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Crossover Anime
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon and butter sauce was divine. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.