ROAST CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND POTATOES

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Provided by John Phillips

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Poultry     Roast     Basil     Bon Appétit     Hawaii

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 ounces purchased pesto (about 1 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 6-pound roasting chicken
2 pounds medium-size red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir pesto and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1 tablespoon pesto mixture to small bowl and reserve for sauce.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pesto mixture over outside and 1 tablespoon inside main cavity of chicken. Place potatoes in large roasting pan and toss with remaining pesto mixture. Push potatoes to sides of pan; place chicken in center. Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 180°F and potatoes are brown and tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and potatoes to platter. Add broth and reserved 1 tablespoon pesto to roasting pan. Place pan over heat; bring broth to boil, scraping up browned bits. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce.

Peter Nelson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the potatoes are roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Eliza Keller
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Perfect for a potluck


Hero Kuddus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like that it's a healthy and flavorful meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Pathan Gaming
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5/5


Zakarias gerard Broch
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Zachary N
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Yummy!


Badir Yasin
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the potatoes and the chicken was a hit too. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Oluwapaimo Samson
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Will definitely make again!


KofiQay Music Production
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


MR. Noman King
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Perfect for a weeknight meal


Muhammad ahmad Bajwa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also like that it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Mubiru Roman
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Easy and flavorful


mst shati
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto added a delicious flavor. The potatoes were also a hit. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sbusiso Khoza
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5 stars!


komu muigai
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anas Janoo
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Delicious and easy to make!