Roasted Chicken Recipe
Pan Roasted Miller's Amish Chicken, Melted Spinach, Chicken Jus
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Spinach
Chicken Jus
Method
Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and black pepper, both inside and out.
- 2
Sear the Chicken
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breast-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken over.
- 3
Add Flavor
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, and lemon halves. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Spinach
- 5
- 6
Cook the Spinach
Add fresh spinach to the pan, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Chicken Jus
- 7
- 8
Finish the Jus
Whisk in butter, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.