This is my new favorite roast chicken recipe. You start by rubbing the inside of a dutch oven with olive oil. Then a slice of bread is placed in the bottom of the dutch oven, a bed for the bird. A five pound chicken is seasoned inside and out with salt and pepper. Some sprigs of herbs and half a head of garlic are put in the cavity. The chicken is put on its bead along with some more herbs, a little oil and water and the other half of the garlic. Put it into a 450 degree oven for 45 mins. Then add some potatoes, shallots, carrots that have been tossed in olive oil. Continue roasting for 45 more mins.
Paresseaux means lazy people. I'm glad to be one. This was another easy recipe from Dorie Greespan's around my french table. The French Fridays with Dorie group is baking their way through the delicious recipes.
I will make this again, if only for the crispy piece of bread hiding under the bird...
My bread did not get crispy...it was soggy, so I must try again with the bread thing and see if I do better with it. I do agree that this is one very fine and easy chicken to make, though, definitely will do this one again and again. I am going in on those pumpkin flans after work today...have been dragging my feet as those flavors just don't seem to go together for me, so wish me luck! Your chicken looks perfect!!
ReplyDeleteSo I just realized that I made the brussel sprouts out of order, probably my feeble attempt at avoiding flan.
ReplyDeleteI am going to make the chicken again with my college sons, I think that they would like this one in their repertoire.
Your chicken turned out lovely! I especially love how our vegetables look. Great post!
ReplyDeletegreat job - looks fantastically yummy
ReplyDeleteYours looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite chicken recipe too! Finally an easy and very delicious roast chicken!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for "lazy people" recipes.
ReplyDeleteYour bird looks fantastic.
Yes, I agree. The chicken is delish! And we need recipes that allow us to be lazy once in a while.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to try this!!! I need a new chicken recipe that's a winner.
ReplyDeleteYour chicken looks "relaxed" and ready to be gobbled up! Yummy!! I loved it so much, I look forward to making it over and over again.
ReplyDeleteWhat an easy chicken recipe! I make roasted chicken quite often, but this was no effort at all. next time I am putting the kids up to making it:)
ReplyDeleteAnd the bread was the best.
Your chickie looks very crispy and delicious.
Wow! It looks easy to make and delicious. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to put a slice of bread under the chicken. I can only imagine how fantastic it must taste. Great photo of the beautiful bird!
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