Crispy Chicken with Shallots

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Crispy Chicken with Shallots
45 min.
4
519kcal

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If you’re looking to impress at your next family meal or dinner gathering, look no further than this delightful recipe for Crispy Chicken with Shallots. With its unbeatable combination of juicy, flavorful chicken and sweet roasted shallots, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it's gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an ideal option for a variety of dietary needs!

Imagine serving up a beautifully golden-brown chicken, its skin perfectly crispy, thanks to a dry brining technique that enhances the texture and flavor. The carefully crafted herb paste, infused with fresh parsley, mint, and garlic, elevates the dish to new heights, providing a zesty kick that complements the richness of the chicken. The addition of sweet shallots not only enhances the overall flavor but also adds a lovely touch of elegance to your presentation.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is simple enough for a relaxed weeknight dinner yet sophisticated enough for special occasions. With four servings packed into this one dish, it’s perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a comforting meal at home. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and you’ll have the perfect dinner that brings smiles and satisfaction around the table. Get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering experience that celebrates the joys of wholesome cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground plus more
  • 3.5 pound chicken halved
  • cup parsley fresh plus more for serving
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small shallots end trimmed peeled

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Pulse garlic, mint, oil, and 1 cup parsley ina food processor until very finely chopped;season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepperand spread herb paste over flesh side.
  3. Place,skin side up, on a wire rack set inside arimmed baking sheet; chill at least 3 hours(the dryer the skin, the crisper it'll get).
  4. Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheatto 425°F. Pat chicken dry and place, skinside down, in a large ovenproof skillet, preferablycast iron. Set over medium-high heatand cook, undisturbed, until skin is goldenbrown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add shallots to skillet and transfer tooven. Roast, turning shallots once,20–25 minutes. Turn skin side up and roastuntil skin is very crisp and an instant-readthermometer inserted into the thickestpart of thigh registers 160°F, 8–10 minuteslonger.
  6. Serve chicken with shallots,parsley, and any pan juices.
  7. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be rubbed withherb paste 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories519kcal
Protein29.02%
Fat62.64%
Carbs8.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31
Glycemic Load
2.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.172174039094%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.74mg
Hesperetin
0.57mg
Apigenin
32.63mg
Luteolin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
2.25mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:519.36kcal
25.97%
Fat:35.92g
55.27%
Saturated Fat:9.22g
57.64%
Carbohydrates:10.76g
3.59%
Net Carbohydrates:8.16g
2.97%
Sugar:4.08g
4.53%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:731.29mg
31.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.45g
74.9%
Vitamin K:253.7µg
241.62%
Vitamin B3:13.36mg
66.8%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.95%
Selenium:28.27µg
40.38%
Vitamin C:29.25mg
35.46%
Vitamin A:1772.08IU
35.44%
Phosphorus:325.35mg
32.53%
Iron:3.61mg
20.07%
Vitamin B5:1.97mg
19.68%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.59%
Potassium:650.03mg
18.57%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.89%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.74%
Magnesium:61.21mg
15.3%
Folate:57.71µg
14.43%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.43%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11%
Fiber:2.61g
10.43%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Copper:0.18mg
9.14%
Calcium:77.52mg
7.75%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious