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Garlic & Herb Pasture-Raised Chicken

with Pancetta Potatoes & Green Bean Salad

75 MIN

+$8.50/serving 4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

WHY WE LOVE THIS DISH
The classic roast chicken dinner gets a lift from a bright lemon salsa verde and a side of potatoes. pancetta, and rosemary that roast directly under the chicken, soaking up all of the delicious drippings.

TECHNIQUE TO HIGHLIGHT
To imbue the chicken and its skin with rich, aromatic flavor, you’ll use your fingers to delicately separate the skin from the meat (being careful not to tear it), creating a pocket to coat with our garlic and herb butter.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

1300 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

2 Pasture-Raised Half Chickens
3 oz Diced Pancetta
1¼ lbs Fingerling Potatoes
1 Lemon
¾ lb Green Beans
1 bunch Mint
2 oz Garlic & Herb Spreadable Butter
2 Tbsps Capers
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ cup Sliced Roasted Almonds
1 bunch Rosemary
1 Tbsp Verjus Blanc
5 Tbsps Chicken Demi-Glace
⅓ cup Salsa Verde
1 Tbsp Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)

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1 Prepare the potatoes & pancetta

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Remove the spreadable butter from the refrigerator to soften. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the rosemary sprigs crosswise. Halve the potatoes lengthwise. Transfer to a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer, cut side down. Evenly top with the halved rosemary sprigs and pancetta.

2 Prepare & roast the chicken

In a bowl, combine the demi-glace, verjus, and 1/4 cup of water. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin around the entire chicken, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub the softened butter under the skin in an even layer. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the seasoned potatoes and pancetta. Pour the demi-glace mixture around the edges of the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil. Roast 30 minutes. Leaving the oven on, remove from the oven. Carefully remove the foil. Return to the oven and roast 24 to 29 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the chicken is browned and cooked through.* Remove from the oven. Carefully transfer the roasted chicken to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes.

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.

3 Prepare the remaining ingredients

Meanwhile, cut off and discard any stem ends from the green beans. Roughly chop the capers. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. Quarter and deseed the lemon. In a bowl, combine the salsa verde and the juice of 2 lemon wedges. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

4 Blanch & shock the green beans

Fill a medium bowl with ice water; add a pinch of salt. Set aside. Add the green beans to the pot of boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water. Let stand until cool. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

5 Dress the green beans

In a bowl, combine the shocked green beans, chopped capers, cheese, almonds, mint leaves (tearing just before adding), the juice of the remaining lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

6 Carve the chicken & serve your dish

Using a sharp, sturdy knife, cut along the leg of the rested chicken to separate the thigh and breast. Cut the breast in half crosswise through the bone (keeping the wing intact). Cut through the joint connecting the drumstick to the thigh. Cut through the joint connecting the wing to the breast. Serve the carved chicken with the roasted potatoes and pancetta (discarding the rosemary sprigs) and dressed green beans. Top the chicken with the lemon salsa verde. Enjoy!