Roast Chicken Times Two

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Sunday Dinner

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings, plus a chicken for another meal

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

2 (2 to 2 1/2 pound) organic free-range chickens
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, quartered
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, halved
2 bunches fresh thyme
4 bay leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 pounds mixed mushrooms such as button, cremini, shiitake, or oyster

Directions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Pat the chickens dry with paper towels. Season the cavities with salt and pepper. In a large bowl combine the onion, lemon, garlic, 1 bunch thyme, bay leaves, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; season it with salt and pepper and mix it well. Stuff each bird with half the mixture. Using 2 (3-foot) pieces of kitchen twine, tie up each chicken: Tuck the wing tips between the wings and the body. Put the mid point of the twine under the chicken, bring the ends up and around the wings, and pull them tight against the body. Bring the ends of the twine up underneath the legs, wrap the string around them, pull the legs together, and tie them tightly. Place the chickens breast side up in a roasting pan, drizzle over some olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper. Toss the mushrooms around the chicken, scatter over the remaining thyme, drizzle over some more olive oil and season everything with salt and pepper. Roast the chickens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; baste them with the pan juices every 20 minutes. The chicken is done when a thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (the legs should wiggle easily in their sockets.) Remove the chickens from the pan, cover them with foil, and let them stand for 10 minutes to rest. Serve 1 chicken with the roasted mushrooms and pan juices. Refrigerate the other chicken for another meal.

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Anonymous 09-18-2007
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Uterly Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is easy and delicious. I have never had a chicken so moist. I have shared this recipe with two friends and both... say the same thing they couldn't stop eating until the chicken was all gone. They also commented on how easy and moist it was. I did use a little chicken broth for basting as my chicken didn't prduce much juice in the bottom of the pan. The mushrooms were outstanding also. Thank you TylerRead more
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Tanya San Diego, CA 08-22-2007
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If you're a gigantic chicken lover
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I don't know what I did wrong... I had nice moist chicken but it just tasted like chicken. The sauce was good but not enough... to coat every bite. missing the flavor for me.Read more
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Ofelia Morgan Hill, CA 10-01-2006
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An easy Sunday Dinner
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The first time I made this chicken dish was after I saw the Food 911 show. It looked like easy prep and something my family... would enjoy. The chicken came out just fine, i.e. not dry. I only made one bird, but I am going for two today!Read more
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AIDA Washington, DC 12-27-2005
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Absolutely the best roast chicken EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought I made a great roast chicken until I tried this. The flavors permeate every bit of chicken meat. The jus from the... roasting chicken and mushrooms made my guests swoon they were so delicious! Didn't even bother to turn it into gravy...just separated out the fat. I would recommend using organic, free range chicken as called for in the recipe. It makes a huge difference. High impact flavor and incredibly easy!Read more
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Anonymous 12-09-2005
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Mmmmmm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Alng with the mushrooms, add baby red potatoes and carrots
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DONNA Arnold, MD 05-27-2005
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Great way to roast a chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was juicy and tender and the flavor was wonderful. I am a... huge mushroom fan so the mushrooms were a terrific addition plus added so much flavor the juice. In our family we put the juice over the noodles or rice. Thanks Tyler.Read more