Butcher Shop Chicken

By hanley89

Perfect Sunday Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 1-2 carrots , chopped
• 1-2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 bone-in chicken breasts halves with skin on
• 2 whole chicken legs ( leg and thigh) skin on
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• table grind Black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp crushed rosemary
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450.In a small roasting pan, scatter the shallots, carrots and celery in a even layer
2.Rub the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, then generously season with salt and black pepper. Arrange the chicken skin up on top of the vegetables. Combine spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken
3.Roast for 45- 60 minutes depending on how thick your chicken breast are. The instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh should read 165. The skin should be golden and juices run clear
4. Serve with mashed potatoes