Ingredients
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into ribbons
- Leaves from 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 whole chicken, quartered (about 3 pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put a cast iron or other ovenproof skillet large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer, or a small roasting pan, over medium heat and get it good and hot. Drizzle the pan with a 3-count of oil. Add the prosciutto and rosemary and cook, stirring, until the prosciutto is crisp and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Push to 1 side of the pan. Season the chicken on both sides with a generous amount of salt and pepper and add it to the pan, skin side down, in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin begins to set and crisp. Turn and cook 3 more minutes. Turn the chicken again, stick the pan in the oven and roast until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 30 more minutes.
Take the pan out of the oven. Remove the chicken and prosciutto from of the pan and arrange on a platter to keep warm while you prepare the pan sauce. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon of the rendered chicken fat and return the pan to the stovetop. Stir in the stock and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, scraping up the flavors stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until reduced to a syrup, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the pan sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
















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By cia626_10674792
Wheaton, IL
on March 24, 2013
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Wonderful! Great blending of perfect flavors. Sometimes I make it with boned chicken thighs for a super-quick dinner, just cook on the stovetop and skip the oven, plus I like the flavor of the dark meat with the other ingredients in the recipe. We eat this frequently, and always love it.
By julzrulz9
on December 05, 2012
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Came out perfect! Will definitely make again
By TooSweetPatti
Pottstown, PA
on September 19, 2012
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I have been making this for friends and family for several years now, following the recipe exactly as it is presented, and I have never had a problem. I use a good pan with a solid base, I only heat it on medium heat, and I have never had a problem with anything burning. The rosemary and prosciutto were fine on the side of the pan and under the chicken while roasting in the oven. I like to make extra pan sauce and serve it with hot rice and a crisp vegetable and it is a wonderful and quick meal.
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