French Roasted Chicken W. Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6
French Roasted Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad
in Main

Prep

10 min + 2 hours brine

Cook

1 hour 20 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

10 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 lemon peel
1 bay leaf
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
4 1/2 lbs chicken
2 -4 cups chicken broth , divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour , all purpose
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
430
Sugar
4.5g
Fat
22g
French Roasted Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad is a popular dish in French cuisine, served in high-end restaurants and loved by amateur cooks alike. It consists of a whole chicken brined with lemon, honey and thyme, roasted in the oven to perfection. The chicken is served with a simple and flavorful sauce made from whole grain mustard and fresh thyme. A fresh green salad is the perfect accompaniment to the dish. This chicken can be served for many occasions from the casual family dinner to gourmet meals for guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.In a large bowl, stir together water, coarse salt, honey, lemon juice, lemon peel, bay leaf, thyme sprigs and leaves until salt is dissolved.
3.Add the chicken and submerge. Let sit in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
4.Remove from brine and pat dry.
5.Place chicken in a large roasting pan and brush with olive oil.
6.Roast until internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
7.In a small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
8.Slowly whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook until thickened, whisking constantly.
9.Whisk in whole grain mustard and thyme.
10.Carve chicken, serve with mustard-thyme sauce and a green salad on the side.

PROS

This French Roasted Chicken is flavorful and juicy, made even better with the delicious mustard-thyme sauce.
The green salad provides a healthy accompaniment to the meal.
This is an impressive main course that is ideal for any dinner party.

CONS

The preparation of brining the chicken and roasting for over an hour may be time-consuming for some.
Also, the skin may not be crispy if not dried sufficiently after removal from brine.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and nutrient-dense. It contains essential amino acids which helps in maintaining body weight and building muscle. Green salad provides beneficial vitamins and minerals that promote good digestion and enhance the health of the skin and eyes. Mustard, used in the sauce, packs antioxidants which protect against inflammation, stress and cancer. Thyme has antiviral, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties that help in maintaining a healthy immune system.

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