Million Dollar Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Million Dollar Chicken Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon , halved
3 cloves garlic , peeled ( optional )
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil , or as needed - divided
3 thick slices day-old sourdough French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon peeled and grated shallot
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
lemon juice , or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 chive blossoms for garnish , chopped ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
500
Sugar
3g
Fat
37g
The Million Dollar Chicken recipe is a classic roast chicken dish that can be served for a special occasion or a quiet family dinner. This recipe takes a whole chicken and seasons it with simple, flavorful ingredients like lemon, garlic, and thyme. Roasting the chicken in the oven creates crispy skin and juicy meat, and the bread salad adds a unique twist to a classic dish. The bread salad is a simple mixture of toasted sourdough bread cubes, shredded chicken, creme fraiche, shallots, Aleppo pepper, and lemon juice. This dish can be paired with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes to create a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.Season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper. Stuff it with lemon halves, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.
3.Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under.
4.Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast it for 20 minutes.
5.Reduce the heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for about 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
6.While the chicken is cooking, prepare the bread salad by preheating a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast the bread cubes until golden brown and crisp. Remove them from the skillet and add another tablespoon of olive oil.
7.Add shredded chicken, creme fraiche, peeled and grated shallot, Aleppo pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet and mix well.
8.Add the toasted bread cubes back to the skillet and toss until combined.
9.Serve the chicken with the bread salad and garnish with chopped chive blossoms.

PROS

The Million Dollar Chicken is a simple yet delicious recipe that can feed a crowd.

The bread salad is a great way to use up stale bread, and it complements the roasted chicken well.

This recipe is easy to customize with different herbs and spices.

CONS

Roasting a whole chicken can be intimidating for some home cooks.

The bread salad can be soggy if left to sit for too long.

This recipe requires a bit of preparation and cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, and it contains essential amino acids that support muscle growth and repair.
Roasting the chicken with lemon, garlic, and thyme adds flavor and boosts immune health.
The creme fraiche in the bread salad provides a probiotic boost for gut health.
However, this recipe is high in fat and calories due to the use of chicken skin and olive oil.

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