Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Stamford DinerPan Roasted “free Bird” Half Chicken Recipe

Pan Roasted “free Bird” Half Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time1h
Serves2

Garlic mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetable & rosemary au jus.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes

For the Chef's Vegetables

For the Rosemary Au Jus

Method

For the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the Free Bird half chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken over.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Rosemary

    Add the garlic cloves (smashed) and fresh rosemary to the skillet around the chicken.

  4. 4

    Roast the Chicken

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the russet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 6

    Cook the Potatoes

    Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  3. 7

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, garlic cloves (minced), salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

For the Chef's Vegetables

  1. 8

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 9

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

For the Rosemary Au Jus

  1. 10

    Make the Au Jus

    In a small saucepan, combine the chicken stock and fresh rosemary. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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