There is nothing not good about this chicken, from the simplicity of the recipe to the head of roasted garlic, the juicy chicken and of course THE BREAD. I wish I had got a photo of the bread but the light was bad and in any case I was too busy eating it. I felt like my cat Violet when she steals a bone from the counter and joyfully sneaks off to chew on her treasure. I pried my bread from the bottom of my Le Creuset and joyfully ran off to enjoy my treat. I left the chicken in the kitchen, and didn't come back for it for a couple of hours; I swear I almost forgot about it the bread was so good. And yet, when I did go back, the chicken was juicy with a crisp skin and a lovely herby note. I loved this chicken, and the roasted garlic made for a nice breakfast on toast with gryuere and a runny egg.
Le Paresseux means "the lazy people," and I will choose the lazy method/delicious bird any day of the week.
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I thought this recipe was fantastic, too. Really good for sandwiches the next day as well. And I managed to get one blurry shot of the bread before some ruffians made off with it.
ReplyDeleteI loved this dish as well and will use it as my ffwD post next week. I love how golden brown your chicken was!
ReplyDeleteDelicious recipe. I agree, great leftover in sandwiches & soup. Great photo, that chicken is so golden!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I did the chicky last week and feel in love with it. Looks like we have a winner :)
ReplyDeleteI love the comment "I made the bread" Ha Ha That big plump bird in that pot looks amazing. I'm sure that big fatty was delish. Great pics B
ReplyDeleteOh, gorgeous! Did I understand correctly that the bread bakes at the same time the chicken roasts? In the same pot? I need to get this cookbook, I think!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing color! Your description of the bread makes me want to do this again.
ReplyDeleteTrevor Sis. Boom.
onewetfoot, any shot i would have tried to take of the bread would have interfered with me eating the bread! i'm thinking soup with the leftovers, but a sandwich may tide me over until the soup is finished :)
ReplyDeleteyummychunklet, i love typing out your name. i hope that doesn't sound weird. and thanks--i roasted with the lid off, which i think is how i got such a nice color.
lindsey, thanks!
steph, this chicky is definitely a winner!
beth, thanks! the bread almost trumped the chicken, it was that good.
raiuchka, yes my friend, you put a couple of slices of (already baked) bread down in the pot and roast the chicken on top of them. the bread soaks up all the delicious fat and although mushy on the chicken side, it is crispy and crunchy on the pot side. and SO GOOD. get the cookbook!
trevor, this chicken is so easy you could do it again, and again, and again....
I love how golden your chicken is! So beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteNow I really can't wait to make this tomorrow. I might, just might share the bread treat with my husband. :) Your chicken looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat bread was my fav..part, who would have thought! Im glad you liked the chicken! It's a great recipe and Im sure I will make it again!
ReplyDeleteSee ya next week!
(Hey but shhh, I think I saw a parcel from Amazon that might be this cookbook arrive last week...I think Ian got the message that I wanted it. But will have to wait until Christmas to find out. I will be so disappointed if it turns out to be 'The Big Book of Home Plumbing' or sumthin' like that!)
ReplyDeleteYour chicken looks wonderful. I wish someone would have got a picture of you with the Catnip bread!
steph, thanks!
ReplyDeleteelaine, i can't wait to see how you liked the chicken, and if your husband got any bread! it is kind of hard to share ;)
flourchild, this has become my new favorite roast chicken!
melinda, ooohh!!! this could be very exciting! i should have taken a moment to photograph the bread, but i was too excited.