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Easy Faux Roasted Chicken (5 Ingredients!) Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Easy Faux Roasted Chicken recipe features succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts infused with sage butter and paired with crispy roasted russet potatoes. With just five simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it delivers the rich flavors and satisfying textures of a classic roast chicken dinner without the fuss of an all-day roast. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal that feels special and impressive.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tbsp freshly chopped sage
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Potatoes

  • 1 lb russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Remaining sage from the 1 1/2 tbsp used in chicken preparation

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare chicken: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the chicken breasts to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes as the oven heats to ensure even cooking.
  2. Make sage butter and apply to chicken: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with 1 tablespoon of the freshly chopped sage. Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breasts and use your hands to spread half of the sage butter under the skin. Spread the remaining butter evenly over the outside of the chicken pieces.
  3. Toss potatoes with sage and oil: In a mixing bowl, combine the cut potatoes with the remaining sage, olive oil, and a generous amount of kosher salt. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  4. Arrange potatoes and chicken on pan: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on a large sheet pan. Place the prepared chicken breasts on top of the potatoes, then season the chicken liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Initial low-temp bake: Place the sheet pan with chicken and potatoes in the oven and bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook through gently while the potatoes begin to soften.
  6. Toss potatoes and increase heat: Remove the pan from the oven and toss the potatoes to promote even cooking. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for crisping.
  7. Roast until golden and crispy: Return the pan to the oven and continue roasting for another 15 minutes or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy. If the potatoes have not yet achieved desired crispness, remove the chicken from the pan, toss the potatoes again (draining any excess moisture if present), and roast the potatoes alone until crispy.

Notes

  • Allowing the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking helps it cook evenly and prevents drying out.
  • Applying butter under the skin adds moisture and flavor, resulting in tender meat and crispy skin.
  • Tossing the potatoes partway through roasting ensures even cooking and browning.
  • If potatoes are not crispy after chicken is done, removing the chicken and roasting potatoes alone helps achieve perfect crispness.
  • Use a large sheet pan to avoid overcrowding, which can cause steaming instead of roasting.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/easy-faux-roasted-chicken-5-ingredients-recipe/