Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings
30780 min.
8
741kcal

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Welcome to a culinary experience that will elevate your mealtime! Dive into the delightful world of roast chicken with herb-and-garlic pan drippings—a dish that promises warmth, comfort, and gourmet appeal. This recipe is not only gluten-free but also perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, serving up to eight hungry mouths.

Imagine your kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of tender chicken roasting to golden perfection, combined with the robust flavors of rosemary, thyme, and sweet garlic. This dish is all about creating a beautifully juicy bird coated in crispy skin, thanks to a flavorful brine that infuses moisture and taste deep into the meat.

As the chicken roasts, the pan drippings transform into a delectable sauce, capturing the essence of the herbs and lemon, ready to be drizzled over your beautifully plated meal. With a preparation time that embraces the art of cooking, this dish is well worth the wait, turning an everyday dinner into a feast that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

So, gather your ingredients and prepare to impress your loved ones with a succulent roast chicken that is not only a main dish but a centerpiece of culinary celebration. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and create a masterpiece that is comforting yet elegant, with flavors that dance on the palate!

Ingredients

  • pound chickens quartered
  • heads garlic halved
  • tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  • 0.5  optional: lemon 
  • 14 sprigs rosemary divided
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 20 sprigs thyme leaves divided
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Stir 6 tablespoons salt, sugar, and 4 cups water ina large pot until salt and sugar dissolve.
  2. Add 4 more cups cold water.
  3. Add chicken.Cover, chill, and let brine for 4-12 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rackinside a roasting pan.
  5. Remove chicken frombrine; pat dry.
  6. Let sit for 20 minutes. Seasonlightly with salt.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a largecast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.Arrange leg pieces, skin side down, in skillet.
  8. Place 1 head of garlic, cut side down,in center of skillet. Tuck 5 sprigs each ofthyme and rosemary around chicken. Cookuntil skin is golden brown, 10–12 minutes.
  9. Transfer herbs and garlic on prepared rack.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; swirl to coat.Flip chicken; baste with pan juices.
  11. Transfer,skin side up, to prepared rack. Repeat with1 tablespoon oil, chicken breasts, 1 head of garlic,5 thyme sprigs, 5 rosemary sprigs, and1 tablespoon butter. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  12. Transfer chicken to oven and roast untilan instant-read thermometer inserted intothickest part of thigh registers 160°F, about20 minutes.
  13. Transfer chicken, herbs, andgarlic to a platter.
  14. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  15. Meanwhile, heat drippings over mediumheat, adding 1 tablespoon oil if dry.
  16. Add remainingherbs and garlic, cut side down. Stir untilaromatic, 3-4 minutes.
  17. Add 2 tablespoons butter;stir until butter browns, 1-2 minutes.Squeeze lemon over.
  18. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories741kcal
Protein27.69%
Fat66.44%
Carbs5.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.07
Glycemic Load
4.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.597826032535%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.44mg
Hesperetin
1.88mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
1.26mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:740.62kcal
37.03%
Fat:54.04g
83.14%
Saturated Fat:16.93g
105.82%
Carbohydrates:10.73g
3.58%
Net Carbohydrates:9.83g
3.57%
Sugar:4.8g
5.34%
Cholesterol:264.22mg
88.07%
Sodium:5435.89mg
236.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:50.69g
101.37%
Vitamin B3:18.78mg
93.88%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
55.9%
Vitamin A:2744.37IU
54.89%
Selenium:35.74µg
51.06%
Phosphorus:505.01mg
50.5%
Vitamin B12:2.88µg
48%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.06%
Vitamin B5:3.07mg
30.67%
Iron:4.78mg
26.58%
Zinc:3.95mg
26.31%
Vitamin C:19.01mg
23.04%
Folate:78.37µg
19.59%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.73%
Potassium:653.08mg
18.66%
Magnesium:63.75mg
15.94%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.61%
Copper:0.24mg
11.93%
Calcium:73.4mg
7.34%
Vitamin K:6.98µg
6.65%
Fiber:0.91g
3.63%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.08%
Source:Epicurious