ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, RAMPS, AND GREEN OLIVES

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Ramps, with their wild, garlicky flavor, have become the seasonal poster child of spring, and for good reason. Here, they join tart lemon and briny green olives in a chicken dish that might become your new Passover favorite. Can't find ramps? Scallions work just as well.

Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded
2 chickens (about 3 pounds each), quartered, or 4 bone-in, skin-on legs (drumsticks and thighs) and 4 bone-in, skin-on breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large bunch ramps or scallions, trimmed and halved lengthwise
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted mild green olives (such as Castelvetrano), quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
Fresh parsley leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry lemon slices until just beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve oil in pan.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return pan to medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, cook chicken, without turning, until skin is nicely browned and crisped, 7-8 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken, skin-side up, to a large roasting pan; repeat with remaining chicken. Reserve skillet (do not wash).
  • Arrange reserved lemon slices and ramps around chicken pieces. Transfer roasting pan to oven and cook until chicken is cooked through (it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F), 25-30 minutes. Transfer chicken, lemon slices, and ramps to a serving platter, reserving pan juices.
  • Heat reserved skillet over medium; add garlic and shallots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add olives and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, 2-3 minutes. Using a spoon, transfer chicken juices from roasting pan to skillet and cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce around chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.

Saghar bhai
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the vegetables were delicious. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again soon!


Rewan Khan
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This roasted chicken dish is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the roasted vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a delicious tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Maureen Njoki
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I love this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were delicious. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a unique and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Destiny Venegas
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was roasted to perfection and the vegetables were perfectly tender. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a wonderful brightness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again soon!


Ziad Gawish
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe completely changed my mind! The chicken was incredibly flavorful and moist, and the roasted vegetables were delicious. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a unique and delightful flavor combinati


Munir Rajpoot
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This roasted chicken dish was simply amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the roasted vegetables were perfectly caramelized. The combination of lemon, ramps, and green olives was a flavor explosion. I will definitely be making this dish aga


Daniel Jackson
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a delicious tangy flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Tammy Thorne
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jazib 15
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Just made this roasted chicken with lemon, ramps, and green olives, and it was absolutely phenomenal! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the combination of flavors was divine. Highly recommend this recipe!


ms Lotu
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Tried this recipe and it turned out fantastic! The chicken was succulent and moist, while the roasted vegetables were bursting with flavor. The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a unique and delicious twist. Definitely a keeper!


tanweerkhan official
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the flavors from the lemon, ramps, and green olives were incredible. My guests raved about it. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!


Tictok Acc
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of lemon, ramps, and green olives is a genius move. The chicken came out juicy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were the perfect accompaniment. This recipe is going into my regular rotation.


Nevart Deuvletian
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This roasted chicken dish was a hit with my family! The lemon, ramps, and green olives added a delightful burst of flavor to the tender chicken. The recipe was easy to follow and produced amazing results. I highly recommend it!