Jul 09 2026
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Roasted Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Class Act
Time2h
Serves4

Roasted half chicken, roasted rainbow carrots, rustic Yukon mashed potatoes, sunflower seed gremolata, herb demi-glace.

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Ingredients

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Roasted Chicken

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Rustic Yukon Mashed Potatoes

Sunflower Seed Gremolata

Herb Demi-Glace

Method

Roasted Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the half chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chopped rosemary, and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Seasoning

    Rub the olive oil mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get under the skin for maximum flavor.

  3. 3

    Roasting

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Roasted Rainbow Carrots

  1. 4

    Prepare the Carrots

    While the chicken is roasting, peel and cut the rainbow carrots into uniform pieces.

  2. 5

    Seasoning

    In a bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.

  3. 6

    Roasting

    Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast in the oven (alongside the chicken) for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Rustic Yukon Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into quarters. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

  2. 8

    Cooking

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes.

  3. 9

    Mashing

    Return the potatoes to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth but retain some lumps for a rustic texture.

Sunflower Seed Gremolata

  1. 10

    Prepare the Gremolata

    In a food processor, combine sunflower seeds, fresh parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt.

  2. 11

    Process

    Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Herb Demi-Glace

  1. 12

    Simmer the Stock

    In a saucepan, combine chicken stock, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, butter, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 13

    Reduce

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.

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