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April 2009

Roast Chicken with Matzo Stuffing and Cauliflower-Spinach Puree

By Brian Bistrong and Chieun Ko BistrongPhotography by Brian Finke
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Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2

4-1/2- to 4-3/4-pound chickens, rinsed, patted dry

2

lemons, cut into wedges

5

shallots, quartered

8

fresh rosemary sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided

8

fresh thyme sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

2

tablespoons chicken fat or olive oil

2

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Cauliflower-Spinach Puree

Matzo Stuffing

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place 2 small racks side by side in 1 large roasting pan. Stuff chicken cavities with lemon wedges, shallots, rosemary sprigs, and thyme sprigs. Tie legs together loosely and tuck wing tips under; rub outside of each with 1 tablespoon chicken fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place chickens on racks in pan. Sprinkle each chicken with 1 tablespoon each chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast chickens uncovered until cooked through and juices from thigh run clear when pierced with small knife or thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, turning pan once for even browning, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Transfer chickens to platter. Tent very loosely with foil. Let rest 20 minutes. Pour pan juices into small saucepan; reserve.

    Step 3

    Cut each chicken into 8 pieces. Spread about 1/2 cup Cauliflower-Spinach Puree on each plate. Top with chicken and spoon stuffing alongside. Rewarm pan juices; spoon over chicken and serve.

    Step 4

    Brian and Chieun serve 2005 Lucien Crochet 'Croix du Roy' Sancerre Rouge, France ($30) with roasted chicken. For a kosher alternative, try 2005 Abarbanel Pinot Noir, France ($25).

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