Butcher Shop Chicken

Serves: 5

Rowena Kautzer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

48

Sweetness

53

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees

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In a small roasting pan, scatter the shallots, carrot and celery in an even layer

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Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, then generously season with salt and black pepper

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Arrange the chicken skin-side up on top of the vegetables in the pan

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Sprinkle the rosemary, thyme and 1 tablespoon of the basil over the chicken

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Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in an inner thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 35 minutes

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The skin should be golden brown and the juices should run clear

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Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over moderately high heat

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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 45 seconds

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Add the tomatoes, red pepper and vinegar; season with salt

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Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened, about 3 minutes

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Transfer to a serving bowl, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil and season with salt and pepper

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Serve the tomatoes with the roast chicken