Roasted Chicken Recipe

Preparation and Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Stuff the cavity with fresh thyme.

2. 2

   Roast the Chicken

   Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Baste with pan juices occasionally.

3. 3

   Sauté the Mushrooms

   While the chicken is roasting, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft and browned.

4. 4

   Deglaze the Pan

   Pour in the white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the wine reduces by half.

5. 5

   Prepare Sauce Albufera

   Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the mushroom mixture. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce to thicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the sliced chicken topped with the wild mushroom sauce Albufera.