Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou
45 min.
4
535kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily impress your family or guests with a meal that looks and tastes gourmet.

The star of this dish is the succulent chicken, marinated in a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The poaching method keeps the chicken tender and juicy, while the final roasting in a hot skillet gives it a beautifully crispy skin that you won’t be able to resist. Paired with nutty farro, roasted acorn squash, and kale, this dish is a celebration of seasonal ingredients that are both satisfying and nourishing.

To elevate the experience, we drizzle a vibrant herb pistou around the plate, adding a fresh and zesty finish that ties all the elements together. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes healthy fats and protein, this dish is not only delicious but also a smart choice for those mindful of their dietary needs. Get ready to savor a meal that’s as delightful to prepare as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon chervil fresh chopped
  • 2.5 pound chicken halved
  • tablespoon flat parsley chopped
  • tablespoons chives fresh divided chopped
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon chives, andnext 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Dividemarinade between 2 (gallon-size) resealableplastic freezer bags. Season chicken with2 1/2 teaspoons salt; place 1 chicken half in eachbag. Seal bags, releasing excess air. Chill overnight.
  2. Place bags side by side in a large pot.
  3. Add cold water to cover by 2".
  4. Heat waterover medium heat until an instant-readthermometer registers 150°F. Turn off heat,cover, and poach chicken for 50 minutes.
  5. Transfer bags to a large bowl of ice waterto cool, about 15 minutes.
  6. Remove chickenfrom bags; pat dry.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  8. Heat vegetableoil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  9. Add chicken halves, skin side down, sochicken sits against sides of pan. Cook,moving chicken occasionally for evencooking, until skin is browned all over. Flipchicken and transfer skillet to oven. Roastuntil an instant-read thermometer insertedinto thickest part of thigh registers 165°F,about 15 minutes.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  11. To serve, divide Farro with Acorn Squash and Kale among plates.
  12. Place chickenon top of farro.
  13. Drizzle 1/4 cup Herb Pistouaround farro.
  14. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin oliveoil over each plate. Squeeze lemon halvesover chicken.
  15. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chives over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein19.77%
Fat75.97%
Carbs4.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.88
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.856521793034%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
2.26mg
Luteolin
2.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:535.42kcal
26.77%
Fat:45.65g
70.23%
Saturated Fat:9.46g
59.11%
Carbohydrates:5.76g
1.92%
Net Carbohydrates:4.01g
1.46%
Sugar:0.76g
0.85%
Cholesterol:102.06mg
34.02%
Sodium:1552.98mg
67.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.72g
53.45%
Vitamin B3:9.61mg
48.06%
Vitamin K:47.01µg
44.77%
Vitamin C:27.34mg
33.14%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.4%
Selenium:20.4µg
29.14%
Vitamin E:3.61mg
24.09%
Phosphorus:223.8mg
22.38%
Iron:3.23mg
17.94%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.52%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.93%
Vitamin A:693.29IU
13.87%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.29%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.13%
Potassium:450.68mg
12.88%
Magnesium:45.03mg
11.26%
Calcium:81.94mg
8.19%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.3%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.03%
Fiber:1.75g
7.01%
Copper:0.13mg
6.32%
Folate:24.96µg
6.24%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.81%
Source:Epicurious