Tuscan Roasted Chicken

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Golden roast chicken nestled among tender potatoes, fennel, lemon and red onion for a rustic, herb-filled dinner made for gathering around the table.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Tuscan Affair
  • 1 (3 lb) whole chicken
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 fennel bulb, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Place a large skillet in oven and preheat to 450°F.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with Kosher salt. Let sit at room temp while oven preheats and you prepare remaining ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl toss together potatoes, fresh fennel, red onion, lemon slices, and oil. Season with 1 tbsp Tuscan Affair.
  4. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and 1 tbsp Tuscan Affair. Brush all over chicken.
  5. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and place chicken in center, then scatter vegetables around.
  6. Bake until skin is crispy and golden and internal temperature of thigh is 165°F, about 1 hour. Let rest 15 minutes.