Sunday Roast Chicken with Citrus
We love this bright chicken recipe from contributor, Teresa Blackburn. Serve pieces of chicken with some of the pan juices & roasted citrus, a crusty baguette for soppin’ and a simple arugula sala...
I have been buying grass-fed birds lately and I have to say that finally for me, a light bulb has gone off. The flavor, texture and overall quality is so unbelievably better than a standard supermarket bird. It's super juicy and with real flavor. I have been getting grass fed chicken from Tennessee Grass Fed Farms and Rosie Belle Farm; the seasoning is the Hot Chicken from J.M.Thomason, all local companies. The tin is so cute that I will reuse it, long after the seasoning is gone. but of course I will get some more. This is a perfect Sunday dinner, for family and guests alike. The bed of leeks, carrots and bell peppers that the chicken roasts atop, creates a great juice that mingles with the chicken juices, and when caramelized is a thing of beauty. Twenty minutes before it's done, toss the cauliflower florets alongside the bird and toss with the pan juices and roast until golden.
Ingredients
- 2 leeks, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 orange or red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (4-pound) grass-fed chicken
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons Hot Chicken Seasoning (JM Thomason)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400F. Place leeks, carrots and bell pepper in a single layer on a roasting pan. Rub chicken with Hot Chicken Seasoning. Place breast side down on top of the vegetables. Roast 60 minutes. Scatter cauliflower alongside chicken, tossing in pan juices. Roast 20-30 minutes more or until chicken registers 170 on a meat thermometer. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise). Serve pan juices and vegetables with chicken. Serves 4-6.
Related Stories & Recipes
Roasted Parmesan Creamer Potatoes
Small delicate creamer potatoes, the first of the spring, are perfect roasted. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they require no cutting and cook in a short amount of time. Here they’re ...
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
This easy dish makes delicious use of cauliflower's delicate, nutty taste. With just a handful of ingredients and a touch of elbow grease, you'll have a fragrant side dish that's a perfect companion f...
Hattie B’s Pimento Macaroni and Cheese
This popular macaroni and cheese starts with a classic white sauce and plenty of extra sharp cheddar cheese. At the restaurant they use pimentos from a jar, but with the abundance of red peppers this ...
