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What is more quintessential than a Roast Chicken on a Sunday? It makes the perfect meal for one, two, or the family. Plus, you have the benefit of the leftover chicken that can make a weeknight Chicken Pot Pie, and the bones can be used for Chicken Stock.
Roasting chicken on sourdough bread is a delicious and easy way to make a complete meal. The bread soaks up the chicken juices, making it extra flavorful. It becomes somewhat caramelized in the chicken juices and is an economical side dish.
I saw this first on a show talking about French cooking. I remember at the time thinking, that makes total sense. Sometimes, I cook a chicken on a bed of stuffing. Then, it went out of my brain until recently. When I tried it, well, let’s say I’ll be doing this much more often.
And roasting chicken on sourdough couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is place the bread in a roasting pan and then place the chicken on top of the bread. You can also add vegetables to the pan, such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. I like to use my round Lodge cast iron pan for this. I like that it is shallow to allow the chicken to brown and holds the heat so the bread gets a bit toasty.
Here are some of the benefits of roasting chicken on sourdough bread:
It's a great way to use up leftover bread.
It's a relatively healthy meal.
It's a comforting and satisfying meal.
You can use the leftover bread to thicken your chicken soup that you make with the bones…if you have leftover bread.
The recipe is more of a method than a recipe.
Slide your sourdough bread, stale if possible, and place it in the bottom of your roasting pan. Season the outside of your chicken with salt and pepper. I also like to add garlic powder.
Roast for about an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the size of your chicken. The internal temperature of the breast should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the breast and 175 degrees Fahrenheit in the thighs. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
I like to slice my chicken in the pan so any additional juices get into the bread. Serve with a slice of bread and any veg you like.
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