Hearth Roasted Chicken Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the whole chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with crushed garlic cloves and fresh herbs.

2. 2

   Roast the Chicken

   Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.

3. 3

   Char the Escarole

   While the chicken is roasting, cut the escarole in half lengthwise. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and place the escarole cut-side down. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until charred and slightly wilted.

4. 4

   Serve

   Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the roasted chicken alongside the charred escarole and drizzle with salsa verde.