by WinnieAb
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Expand1 whole chicken (approx. 3 pounds), preferably organic and free-range Ask a question about this ingredient
course sea salt or citrus salt (2 parts salt mixed with 1 part lemon zest; I used Meyer lemon) Ask a question about this ingredient
freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 sprigs fresh rosemary Ask a question about this ingredient
1 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon, sliced in half Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 pound scrubbed and chopped potatoes (I like the small ones: fingerlings or red potatoes) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 large carrots, scrubbed and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 large parsnips, scrubbed and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small onion, peeled and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
course sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove giblets from chicken and rinse very well inside and out. Pat completely dry (very important- Keller cautions against creating any steam here). Sprinkle both sides of the chicken liberally with the plain or citrus salt and the black pepper. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the rosemary and the sliced lemon. Truss the chicken if you so desire (Keller recommends it, but I do not usually bother).
Ask a question about this stepFill your cast-iron skillet (or small roasting pan) with the vegetables and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepPlace the chicken on top of the vegetables breast side down. Roast for 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepTurn the chicken over and sprinkle again with (citrus) salt and pepper. Roast for another 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken, until it is nicely browned all over and cooked through.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the pan from the oven and allow 15 minutes or so for the chicken to cool before "digging in". If you are not making the sauce, you can bring the skillet right to the table and serve. Feel free to sprinkle the chicken with a little more citrus salt, if you like.
Ask a question about this step1 cup white wine Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade Ask a question about this ingredient
leaves from 2 springs fresh rosemary Ask a question about this ingredient
juice of 1/2 lemon, preferably a Meyer lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Remove the chicken and vegetables along with most of the liquid/fat from the skillet or roasting pan and place in a serving dish. Place the skillet or pan on top of the stove.
Ask a question about this stepTurn the heat to high and add the white wine. Using a whisk or spatula, stir/scrape up the "brown bits" and incorporate them into the wine. Add the stock, rosemary and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat until the sauce has reduced to about half. Strain into a small saucepan and spoon over the chicken.
Ask a question about this stepThanks for letting me know and for reminding me about this recipe- it's been so long since I made it, but I'm totally craving it right now!
Your recipe sounds like a perfect, comforting one-dish meal with all of the vegetables roasting under the chicken.
Thanks TasteFood...I'm pretty much drooling over your chicken under a brick, though...
beautiful! Keller's simple roasted chicken from the Bouchon cookbook is my very favorite way to roast chicken- it's always perfect and deliciously chicken-y! love the addition of the citrus salt :)
Love the citrus salt idea, and the photo with the wine glass - so inviting!
Dorie is a food writer and award-winning author of ten cookbooks, her most recent being Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours.
I made this dish tonight. It was fabulous! Since I used a kosher chicken I didnt use any salt, rather just used the zest. I also cut the lemon into slices so that I could put some in with the vegetables. I also added a beet to the vegetables. It was one of the easiest and most delicious chickens I've had in a long time. This is going to become a staple in our house for sure!