I have never roasted chicken, and I was a little apprehensive as I approached this tasty option for dinner. All I had was a chicken breast, and since it's just me, that's all I really need.
Ingredients:
1 russet potato
1 small white onion
1 chicken breast (with bone and skin)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
lemon juice
italian seasoning
garlic pepper
salt
ground pepper
shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
After preheating the oven to 450 degrees, place the chicken breast skin up in a small, deep roasting dish. I think I used my roommate's casserole dish.
Mix the seasoning, salt, pepper, etc. in a small dish with the softened butter. With your hands, gingerly rub the chicken all over with this herb butter. Be sure to get some underneath the skin as well, though you'll want to be careful to not tear the skin. The goal of this step is that when the butter melts underneath the skin, the chicken will become saturated with the flavors of the herbs. The butter on the outside of the skin will help it crisp and brown like the chicken you've always dreamed of.
Remove the outer layer or two of the onion. Julienne some of the onion, and place the strips (about 4-5) underneath the skin on the top of the chicken. Place several 2 in wide piece of onion elsewhere on the chicken.
Cut the potato into about 6 pieces and surround the chicken breast. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and any other seasoning you like.
Sprinkle the parmesan all over the chicken and potatoes, and place the entire dish in the oven.
Leave on 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes, then lower to 350 degrees. Cook for about 30 more minutes, then remove and let sit for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to continue flavoring the chicken.
Since part of eating alone and cooking yourself is also ensuring you get a health dose of green veggies, etc. prepare a tasty salad with your favorite dressing. I used Newman's Own Caesar Dressing.
If you'd like a glass of wine with your chicken, I'd recommend a Chardonnay.
Enjoy!
3 comments:
cooking with passion means you never have disasters. when the passion is there, great taste will follow. (go easy on the cinnamon)
mom beat me to the cinnamon jab. dang!
p.s..your music sounds like a pottery barn cd! i love it!!
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