Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux Recipe

This incredibly easy yet impressive roast chicken recipe, inspired by Dorie Greenspan's 'Around My French Table', is perfect for busy weeknights. Crisp-skinned chicken, tender vegetables, and minimal effort – the ultimate lazy-day gourmet meal! Learn how to achieve restaurant-quality results with this surprisingly simple method.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 899.5 kcal
Protein 121g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux

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How to Make Roast Chicken For Les Paresseux

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Position an oven rack in the center.
  2. Lightly oil a Dutch oven or large, oven-safe casserole dish.
  3. Place 1 cup of crusty bread cubes in the bottom of the pot.
  4. Season a 3-4 lb whole chicken generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
  5. Place half of a sprig each of fresh thyme and rosemary (about 2 tablespoons total) and half of a bulb of garlic (4-6 cloves, roughly chopped) inside the chicken cavity.
  6. Place the chicken on top of the bread in the pot.
  7. Add the remaining garlic and herbs to the pot around the chicken. Pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 cup dry white wine.
  8. Roast the chicken uncovered for 45 minutes.
  9. While the chicken roasts, prepare the vegetables: 1 lb small potatoes (halved or quartered if large), 1 lb carrots (peeled and chopped), and 1 cup shallots (halved), tossed with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  10. After 45 minutes of roasting, add the prepared vegetables around the chicken in the pot.
  11. Continue roasting for another 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the skin is golden brown and crispy. The juices should run clear when you pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a knife.
  12. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the pot for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  13. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Carve and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

75g

Carbs

12g

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