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Ferran Adrià's Roasted Chicken

Ferran Adrià's Roasted Chicken
One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 66 calories. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of garlic cloves, salt, wine, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Use a pair of strong kitchen scissors to snip off the tips of the wings.
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2
Cut off the parson's nose (tail) of the chicken.
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3
Put the chicken in a roasting pan, season inside and out with salt, then rub with oil. Finely grate the lemon zest over the breast and legs.
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4
Cut the lemon into pieces and place inside of the chicken.
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5
Put the bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns into a small food processor or blender and process to a fine powder.
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6
Rub the herb mixture over the chicken and push the unpeeled garlic cloves inside the chicken.
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7
Roast the chicken, breast facing down, for 25 minutes.
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8
Turn the chicken over and roast it for another 35 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
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9
Remove the chicken and set aside to rest in a warm place.
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10
Place the roasting pan over medium-high heat on the stove top.
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11
Pour in the wine and water, and loosen any sediment with a wooden spoon. Boil the cooking juices, bubbling them down to make a tasty gravy.
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12
Carve the chicken into pieces and place on a serving dish.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings6
Health Score1
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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