Bistro Roast Chicken Recipes

THE BEST ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
• Loosen skin on chicken breast; rub butter mixture between skin and breast meat. Press on the skin to distribute evenly. Rub oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper all over; place lemon halves inside cavity. Set in a baking pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven, basting after 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest before carving, about 15 minutes.

EASY BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, dressing and tomato paste.
• Add chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 12 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
• Top with cheese and bacon; simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

BISTRO ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
• Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub herb mixture under loosened skin and over breast and drumsticks. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place the chicken, breast side down, on the rack of a broiler pan or shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray; place rack in pan.
• Bake chicken at 375° for 40 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over (breast side up). Bake an additional 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thigh registers 165°. Place chicken on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes before carving.

ONE PAN ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C. Prepare the chicken for cooking by removing the neck and any giblets from the body cavity. Also check for any lumps or clumps of fat inside the bird and remove them. Dry both the skin and the inside of the chicken well with paper towels.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil across the bottom of a 16" x 12" x 1" baking pan.
• Set the prepared chicken in the center of the baking pan. Tuck the tips of the wings under the bird and insert an oven proof meat thermometer into the chicken to monitor doneness. The thermometer should be inserted into the thickest part of the breast without touching any bones.
• Using a large chef's knife, cut off the top of each bulb of garlic. Discard the tops and tuck the garlic bulbs around the chicken.
• Scatter small red potatoes around the chicken and tuck sprigs of rosemary between the chicken and the potatoes.
• Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken, the garlic, and the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F/177°C and continue to roast for another 90 minutes or until chicken reaches 160°F/71°C.
• Drizzle cream sherry over the chicken, garlic, and potatoes. Continue to roast the chicken dinner about 15 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C and juices run clear from the bird.
• Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the chicken, garlic, and potatoes to a serving board or dish. Remove the baked rosemary and garnish with fresh rosemary for extra beauty, if desired.
• Each serving includes a roasted garlic bulb for each guest to enjoy, either with their potatoes and chicken or to spread on a lovely piece of fresh or toasted French bread.

BISTRO CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions for al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Transfer to a serving platter; keep warm., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove chicken. Add remaining oil to skillet; stir in next 5 ingredients and saute 4-6 minutes. Return chicken to skillet., Stir in wine and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced slightly, 2-4 minutes. Pour chicken mixture over fettuccine; add cheese and tarragon. Toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Top with toasted walnuts.

BISTRO ROAST CHICKEN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Brush both sides of chicken evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing; place on one side of foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Toss squash, onions and garlic with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing; spread onto other side of baking sheet.
• Bake 25 min., turning squash and drizzling chicken and vegetables with remaining dressing after 15 min. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Transfer vegetables to medium bowl. Add basil; mix lightly. Serve with chicken.

BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• If cooking on stove top: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In an ovenproof skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper (to taste).
• Panfry the chicken until both sides are golden but the chicken is not cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet, add the tomatoes and thyme to skillet and cook until the sauce has reduced a bit, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the soup and cook another 4 minutes, seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, and place in oven and cook for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• If using slow cooker: Saute' the chicken breasts as above, place them in the slow cooker, add the sauce ingredients and cook on high for 3 hours or so.

FRENCH BISTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
• Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
• Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
• Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.