Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Chicken and Potatoes

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  • 6
  • 15 mins
  • 100 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1 3 1/2 organic chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 1 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved or cut into thirds if large
  • 2 1/2 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zested (2 teaspoons) and juiced (1 1/2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of red-pepper flakes
  • 2 2 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1 1/2 lemon, zested (2 teaspoons) and juiced (1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Pinch Pinch of red-pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken, breast side up, on a baking sheet. Rub with 2 tablespoons oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Place parsley and 1 lemon half in cavity. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.

Toss potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle with juice from remaining lemon half. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter potatoes along chicken.

Roast for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees; cook for 25 minutes. Rotate pan, toss potatoes, and cook until potatoes and chicken are golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken's thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 25 minutes more. Let chicken and potatoes stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine ingredients. After 10 minutes, brush sauce on chicken and drizzle on potatoes.