Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou

Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou
Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 853 calories, 54g of protein, and 68g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. A mixture of kosher salt, thyme, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon chives, andnext 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Dividemarinade between 2 (gallon-size) resealableplastic freezer bags. Season chicken with2 1/2 teaspoons salt; place 1 chicken half in eachbag. Seal bags, releasing excess air. Chill overnight.
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Place bags side by side in a large pot.
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Add cold water to cover by 2".
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Heat waterover medium heat until an instant-readthermometer registers 150°F. Turn off heat,cover, and poach chicken for 50 minutes.
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Transfer bags to a large bowl of ice waterto cool, about 15 minutes.
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Remove chickenfrom bags; pat dry.
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Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Heat vegetableoil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
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Add chicken halves, skin side down, sochicken sits against sides of pan. Cook,moving chicken occasionally for evencooking, until skin is browned all over. Flipchicken and transfer skillet to oven. Roastuntil an instant-read thermometer insertedinto thickest part of thigh registers 165°F,about 15 minutes.
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Let rest for 10 minutes.
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To serve, divide Farro with Acorn Squash and Kale among plates.
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Place chickenon top of farro.
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Drizzle 1/4 cup Herb Pistouaround farro.
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Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin oliveoil over each plate. Squeeze lemon halvesover chicken.
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chives over.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score8
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