This Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes is the one roast chicken recipe that I come back to again and again. When you follow this recipe, you will be left with a roasted chicken with perfectly done breasts and dark meat.
Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and chilling for an hour. Toss potatoes with melted butter, thyme, and oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the center of a hot oiled skillet and arrange potatoes around it. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp. When an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts registers 155 °F remove from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for at least 20 minutes. Carve and serve.
To make the Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry and season generously inside and out with salt. Tie the legs together using kitchen twine and leave to sit for at least 1 hour to allow salt to penetrate. You can chill in the refrigerator uncovered for up to 1 day ahead.
Heat the oven to 425 °F and place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or 3-quart enameled cast-iron baking dish on a rack in the upper third of the oven to heat.
Place 1½ pounds of potatoes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of thyme leaves, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Use paper towels to pat chicken dry again and lightly coat the outside of the chicken with half of the remaining oil and sprinkle with your favorite dry rub, if using.
Drizzle the hot skillet with the remaining oil to prevent the chicken skin from sticking and tearing.
Place chicken in the center of the skillet and arrange potatoes around.
Roast in the oven for 50–60 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 155 °F.
Leave the chicken to rest in the skillet for at least 20 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
To serve, transfer the chicken to a board to carve. Serve with the crispy potatoes.
This Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes is a really superb take on roast chicken. If you try making this, please come back to leave a review with your thoughts!
Hice esta receta para la cena familiar y fue un gran éxito. El pollo estaba jugoso y las papas crujientes hicieron que todos pidieran más. ¡Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo la próxima semana!
Superb! I made this roast chicken for a cozy dinner at home. The crispy potatoes were a hit! I used fresh thyme from my little garden, adding a personal touch that made this meal feel special. Can't wait to make it again!
This roast chicken is my fam's fav! So easy!
Sooo delicious chicken!
Superb roast chicken! It reminded me of family dinners at my nonna's house. The crispy potatoes were a hit with my husband, and it's now our favorite recipe to impress guests.
¡Este pollo al horno es increíble! Lo hice la otra noche y a mis hijos les encantó. La carne salió jugosa y las papas quedaron crispy. Fácil de hacer y perfecto para una cena familiar. Definitivamente lo repetiré cada semana. 👍🐔
Je suis tellement reconnaissante pour cette recette de poulet rôti. C'était un vrai régal pour ma famille. Les pommes de terre étaient croustillantes et le poulet si tendre. Je l'ai préparé pour un dimanche familial, et tout le monde a adoré.
Amazing crispy chicken!
This cast-iron chicken recipe is simply great. I made it for my husband’s birthday, and we loved how crispy the potatoes were. So easy to follow.
OMG, this chicken is lit! I made it for my friends last Sunday and they couldn't stop raving about it. The potatoes were so crispy, just like I like! Def gonna make this again for our next hangout.
Wow!
Exceptional! Last Sunday, my wife and I made this roast chicken together. It was a special moment! So much flavor and everyone loved it. Crispy potatoes were a hit too. Can't wait for the next family dinner!
This roast chicken is amazing. I made it for friends, and they loved it. The chicken was juicy, and the crispy potatoes were a hit. This will be my go-to recipe for gatherings from now on.
I tried this Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes last Sunday. It was so simple to make, and the flavors were amazing. My kids loved the crispy potatoes, and I was relieved that the chicken was juicy on the inside. It felt like a special family dinner without much fuss. I will make it again.
So easy, great!
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