Poulet À L'estragon Recipe
Whole Roasted Chicken with Tarragon, Carrots, Shallots, Pommes Frites
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Pommes Frites Ingredients
Method
Roasting the Chicken
- 1
Preparation of the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- 2
Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
- 3
- 4
Roasting
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through.
- 5
Resting
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Preparing Pommes Frites
- 6
Preparing the Potatoes
While the chicken is roasting, peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 7
Soaking
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.
- 8
- 9
Seasoning
Sprinkle the fries with salt immediately after frying. Serve hot alongside the roasted chicken.