ROAST CHICKEN WITH RATATOUILLE

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Categories     Chicken     Roast     Sauté

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 24

Chicken:
8 skin-on bone-in pieces of chicken
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sea salt
Ratatouille:
1/2 medium eggplant (6 ounces), diced (2 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons sliced garlic
2 basil springs
3 oregano sprigs
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tomatoes (3/4 pound), diced (2cups)
1 cup tomato puree
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the chicken Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with all of the remaining ingredients. Arrange the chicken skin side up on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 40 - 45 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. 2. Meanwhile, prepare the Ratatouille in a colander set over a bowl, toss the eggplant with the 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Gently squeeze the eggplant to release any bitter juices. 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red pepper, garlic, basil and oregano and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine, tomatoes and tomato puree and cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened about 10 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and season the ratatouille with salt and pepper. 4. Transfer the ratatouille to a platter, top with the chicken and serve.

Manish sunar 123
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Hasaaan Babar
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This is a really great recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Khurram Baloch.SMPoultry
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I've never made ratatouille before, but this recipe made it easy and it turned out great.


Nomthandazo Ndlovu
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's delicious and something different.


Mandla Vinicious
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer vegetables.


Nilufar Sultana
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and the ratatouille is sweet and tangy.


Kenneth dave Ricamata
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This is my new favorite way to cook chicken. It's so moist and flavorful.


gondal Gondal
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mothy Joseph
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was really happy with the results.


Dawood tasfeen21
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.


Elydian Meintjies
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I love how this recipe uses fresh vegetables. It makes the dish taste so much better.


HIRUVA YT
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I'm not a big fan of ratatouille, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and goes perfectly with the chicken.


Rod Barrett
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's simple to follow and always turns out delicious.


Nezar GAMING
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Humisa Nuor
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make, yet it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the ratatouille is packed with flavor.


Josie Ward
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This roast chicken with ratatouille was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the ratatouille was a delicious and colorful complement.