Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Amish Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Scholar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Half bird, lardons, marble potatoes, pearl onions, roasted apples, fennel, sage, cider demi

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the Amish chicken halves dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and thyme both inside and outside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine the halved marble potatoes, peeled pearl onions, sliced fennel, and quartered apples. Drizzle with olive oil, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.

  4. 4

    Render the Lardons

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced lardons until crispy. Remove them from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Roasting

  1. 5

    Roast the Chicken

    In a large roasting pan, place the seasoned chicken halves skin-side up. Surround them with the prepared vegetables and sprinkle the rendered lardons on top. Add fresh sage leaves over the chicken.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.

  3. 7

    Prepare Cider Demi-Glace

    While the chicken is roasting, pour the cider into the same skillet used for the lardons. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Reduce the cider by half, then strain if desired.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve with the roasted vegetables and a drizzle of cider demi-glace.

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