Roast Chicken Bare Minimum Recipe

Experience the legendary roast chicken from Thomas Keller's Bouchon cookbook! This "mon poulet roti" recipe is incredibly simple yet yields the most flavorful, juicy chicken you'll ever taste. A touch of smoke adds to its rustic charm (consider using your kitchen fan!). Get ready for a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 632.9 kcal
Protein 100g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roast Chicken Bare Minimum

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How to Make Roast Chicken Bare Minimum

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
  4. Roast for 75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

66g

Carbs

0g