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Feb92014

Proposal Chicken – Ultimate Roasted Chicken

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With Puffy Heart Day (Valentine’s day) coming up, it’s only befitting I share my Proposal Chicken recipe.  This is one of those meals where if you serve it to your loved one, not only are they going to fall in love with it but they just might fall deeper in love with you.  I mean this very well could be that dish that finally opens up their eyes as to just how amazing you truly are; that you are the best thing since bacon (yeah I know it’s supposed to be ‘sliced bread’ but bacon trumps bread therefore it’s bacon… got it?).  That you are the one they’ve been searching for or simply you’re that person they never knew they wanted but now they see you in a different light.  They FINALLY see just how awesome you are.  Perhaps this could lead to them getting down on one knee and popping the question soon.  Perhaps they FINALLY ask you out on a real date instead of ‘hey let’s hang out’.  Or perhaps finally they see you for the first time even though you’ve been there all along.

Know what I’m saying here guys?  This could very well be THAT dish.  You know the one I’m talking about here.  Whether you’re hoping for an engagement ring, a real date or just a ‘hey, I kinda like you back’ response, this could very well be the dish that makes them wake up and realize you’re the one!

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Should I give you a minute just to stare at this GORGEOUS bird?

*hands you a napkin* Um, you’re kinda drooling a little. But that’s a good thing! If just a picture is making your mouth water, just imagine the taste! This roasted chicken is truly the ultimate when it comes to roasting chickens. It’s SUPER moist and juicy, so tender, crispy skin and just packed full of incredible flavor.

Plus the best part, it’s soooooooooo embarrassingly easy to make too!

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Now I’m old and married (well okay not that old) but I’ve been with Mr. Fantabulous I swear forever.  However whenever I make this chicken you can see the joy on his gorgeous face as we eat.  It’s funny as I’ve been making this for so many years is that as soon as he sees me get the chicken out and start to prep it, immediately he asks if I’m making the marriage chicken.  LOL  This is the dish he always tells me “Honey, if I wasn’t already married to you, I’d ask you to marry me right now!” as he would stuff another piece of chicken in his mouth.  There’s just something magical about this chicken.

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I always keep a few of these frozen chickens in the freezer.  They are super cheap where I live (99 cents a pound) and 4lb roaster is perfect for 2 people plus enough for leftovers.  AND you can get double duty out of it.  After you’re done carving it, throw the carcass in a pot of water with some veggies and make the most amazing chicken stock ever (which again, just store in your freezer).

Growing up there were things that my mother said a good wife should always know how to make: amazing bread, great pasta sauce, no-fail dessert and roasted chicken.  Now I’m taking Mom’s words and extending them to not just a good wife but rather EVERYONE should know how to make this stuff.  I mean you should never have to rely on someone else to cook for you or a restaurant for that matter.  Patience and respect is what you need in the kitchen.  Follow the recipe and be willing to learn and you can make this.

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Now back to this whole if I make this then I’ll get engaged thing…  LOL  I never said that BUT what I did say is that this is the ultimate roasted chicken. We’ve always been told that the way to a man’s heart it through his stomach.  However today, women are just as much foodies as men.  So don’t let this just be about the men here people.  You wanna impress that lady of yours?  You really want to blow her mind and knock her socks off?  You want that WOW factor?  Make the chicken!  (well okay unless she’s a vegetarian then um… give her a salad and you eat the chicken).  LOL  I mean look at this thing!  You can just see how crispy the skin is!  And let’s talk about the juiciness!!!

After letting this rest for a bit when I went to slice into this I could hear that ‘crunch’ of the skin and then it just felt like I was cutting into soft butter that’s how tender and juicy the meat was.

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Normally when I make this I serve this with a side of Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes, a strawberry spinach salad and a side of baked prosciutto wrapped asparagus. Now you could easily make mashed potatoes with this and with the pan drippings make a gravy but for me, I don’t want gravy on this bird.  It’s perfect carved off of the bone!

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So if you’re hoping for a ring, a real date or for that person to finally  notice you I’m betting this dish could make one of those wishes happen. Putting forward an effort to make something personal for someone else speaks volumes; at least it does for me.  Anyone can go out to a restaurant but when you take the time to make something from scratch for someone else… that’s priceless.  It shows you truly care about them and want to make them happy.  Now sure there may be an underlying ulterior motive with this dish (I mean who doesn’t want romance or even love?) but I think for this occasion the selfishness can be forgiven.

Now go out there and chase your dreams and make them a reality!

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Proposal Chicken – Ultimate Roasted Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 4lb chicken, giblets and neck removed
  • 4 Tbl butter, unsalted and softened but not melted
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbl lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F, middle rack.
  2. Run cold water inside the cavity of the chicken for 2 minutes.
  3. Pat dry inside and out.
  4. Place a rack in a roasting pan.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and lemon juice. I found a whisk worked best here. The butter has to be soft! If your mixture is too soft, place it in the fridge for 10 minutes. You want a soft compound butter.
  6. Using your fingertips, gently separate the skin from the breast.
  7. Spread about 2 Tbl of the butter between the skin and breast of each bird. Smooth skin back down to cover meat.
  8. Place the rest of the butter inside the cavity of the bird.
  9. Truss the chicken with kitchen twine (tucking the wings in).
  10. Place the chicken on the rack.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper on the outside of the bird.
  12. Bake at 450F for 20 minutes and without opening the door, reduce the heat to 350F.
  13. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the inner thigh (but not touching the bone) reads 165F.
  14. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute then carve.

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  1. Athena Engel says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    I was going to make this tonight with your hasselback potatoes, my problem is that I only have one oven. It can be used as convection or regular, if that changes anything. My question is, is there a way to change the temp of the potatoes so they match the temp of the chicken? Like possibly cook them longer at the lower temperature? Or would I be better off just making mashed potatoes or rice? Your recipes just sound so good AND sound so good together that I really would like to make them together, if possible. Thank you in advance for your help!!!

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      February 13, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      Hi Athena,

      I wrote an article a while ago on how to convert regular oven recipes to convention (https://www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/2015/03/03/tuesdays-tip-with-the-kitchen-whisperer-convention-oven-to-convection-oven-temps-and-times/). Normally you would reduce the convection temp 25 degrees. Okay here’s how you can cook both at the same temp. Set the oven to 400F and start both at the same time. After 20 minutes , reduce the temp to 350F. Check the potatoes after 40 minutes for doneness.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  2. A Edwards says

    January 4, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    I have failed at roasting chickens forever. Stuck with grocery store rotisserie . I decided to try one more time, PERFECTO! I am sooo happy I found your recipe. Tender, juicy and delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Jaime says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    We made this tonight and it was SO GOOD. It was juicy and flavorful. We made it with a bigger chicken, so we ended up basting it every 20 minutes with some more butter mixture (but added chicken broth) and we can’t stop eating it! It cooked for two and a half hours. Perfection.

    ★★★★★

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  4. Mark G says

    October 13, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Really great recipe! I’ve tried it twice. Last night I used fresh thyme and rosemary.
    Also put sprigs of each in cavity along with the compound butter and the lemon halves.
    It was lovely once again! Thanks!

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      October 15, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Oh great idea! Love lemon like that too! Thank you so much!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  5. Caroni Lombard says

    September 9, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    This chicken is so good! Juicy, flavorful, and beautiful to look at.

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      September 9, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Yeah! Thank you so much Caroni!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  6. Caroni Lombard says

    June 7, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    It makes a scrumptious, moist chicken.

    Reply
  7. Tiff says

    January 5, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Silly question, do you leave the chicken uncovered while baking??

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      January 6, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      Not a silly question at all Tiff! Yes I do and before you ask, no the bird does not dry out. Because you are massaging the butter compound between the skin and meat you are tenderizing and aiding in the meat becoming juicy while crisping up the skin.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
      • Tiff says

        January 6, 2017 at 11:34 pm

        Made this last night, soooo delicious!!!

        Reply
        • TKWAdmin says

          January 7, 2017 at 3:16 pm

          WOO HOO! That’s awesome to hear! Thank you so much!

          Best Kitchen Wishes!

          Reply
  8. Renee says

    October 24, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m making it this week. Are the rosemary and thyme fresh or dried? Thank you!

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    • TKWAdmin says

      October 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you so much Renee!

      For this I went with dried as that’s all I had on hand.

      Now onto a more important question, what time should I be there for dinner? 🙂

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  9. Beverly Wheeler says

    February 15, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I forgot the lemon. Wish I has used it but not sure how much better this chicken could have tasted. This will be my go to recipe for roasting chickens going forward. I actually just used this recipe for so I could have some chicken to try your chicken croquettes. Keep up the great work. Love reading your post and wish you would post a photo of Mr. Fantabulous!LOL

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      February 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Thank you so much Beverly! The lemon just adds that extra “something” to the dish. I love this dish and make it often. I’ll actually make a few chickens at once that way I can have one for dinner and the rest of the meat for salads, wraps, croquettes and so forth. My latest craze with this chicken is to mix it with some sour cream, greek yogurt, toasted pecans, cranberries, celery and shallots. I need to do a photo shoot of it then I can post the recipe.

      As for the pic of Mr. Fantabulous, I don’t think this site is ready for that kind of sexy 😉 LOL

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  10. Liz says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:41 am

    Another great chicken recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
    • TKWAdmin says

      October 9, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thank you so much Liz!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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