Jul 14 2026
Restaurants5Church BuckheadHalf Roasted Chicken Recipe

Half Roasted Chicken Recipe

Inspired by 5Church Buckhead
Time1h 30m
Serves4

butternut squash, hakurei turnips, xo blanquette (GF)

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Ingredients

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Chicken

XO Blanquette Sauce

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the entire chicken with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Finally, stuff the cavity with fresh thyme.

  2. 2

    Roasting the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Roasting the Vegetables

    While the chicken is roasting, prepare the butternut squash and hakurei turnips. In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash and quartered turnips with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.

  2. 4

    Add to the Oven

    When there are about 30 minutes left on the chicken, add the baking sheet with the vegetables to the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.

Making the XO Blanquette Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 6

    Make the Sauce

    Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and garlic, stirring to combine. Gradually pour in the chicken stock, whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in the XO sauce and heavy cream. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Plating

  1. 7

    Serve the Meal

    Once the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are roasted, carve the chicken and serve alongside the roasted butternut squash and hakurei turnips. Drizzle with the XO blanquette sauce before serving.

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