Recipe

Poulet a la Oscar

Poulet a la Oscar

Photo by La Bonne Femme

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Roast Chicken
  • Chef

    La Bonne Femme's Notes:

    Mes ami, the provenance of this roast chicken is a filmmaker friend of Madame's who found it great fun to cook one evening for her. I must say I like this simple, flavorful preparation.

Serves 6

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken. Salt it all over lightly. Place the cheese in the chicken cavity.

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  2. Melt butter with oil in an ovenproof casserole or deep skillet. Add the chicken

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  3. Roast at 425 for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 350 and finish roasting (45-50 minutes, depending on size).

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  4. During the roasting period, the cheese will melt and seep out. This is the sauce.

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  5. Remove chicken to a platter. If needed, thin sauce with equal amounts of stock and white wine.

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  6. Carve and arrange pieces on a platter. Pour the sauce over the meat. Season lightly with pepper. Serve.

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