One- Pan Roasted Chicken And Wild Rice Pilaf
Juicy, tender, herby chicken and perfectly roasted wild rice pilaf marry beautifully in one pan to create the ultimate chicken dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 whole 3-4 pound spatchcock chicken
- 3 tbs rosemary, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Rice Pilaf:
- 1½ cups wild rice and brown rice blend
- 1 cup onion, medium diced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth, hot
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
- ½ cup dried cherries, roughly chopped (you can substitute dried cranberries if you prefer)
- ¼ cup scallions, finely chopped (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Combine the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in a small dish. Add in the olive oil and mix to create a course paste.
- Rinse and dry the chicken. Lay it skin down on a work surface and spread one tablespoon of the herb mixture over the bone side of the chicken. Turn the chicken over and gently loosen the skin from the breast and thigh meat. Spread half of the mixture under the loosened skin. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the chicken. Place the chicken in a 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish (a large lasagna dish will work great).
- Place the rice blend in a strainer and rinse under cold water. Place in a medium bowl, add the onions, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Spread the rice around the chicken. Pour the chicken broth and wine over the rice, avoiding the chicken.
- Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue roasting for another 45 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 °F when inserted into the thickest part of the high.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Fluff up the rice with a fork. Add the cherries and almonds and mix to combine. Taste for seasoning. Sprinkle in the scallions (if using).
- Carve the chicken and place on a serving dish. Serve along with the rice. Enjoy!