Herb-Rubbed Cast-Iron Chicken with Pan Sauce

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This herb-rubbed cast-iron chicken is a masterclass in achieving succulent meat and remarkably crisp skin. By using a heavy weight during the initial searing process, the chicken maintains direct contact with the pan, ensuring a deep, golden-brown finish that locks in the fragrant flavours of rosemary, oregano, and garlic. The accompanying pan sauce is light yet intensely savoury, brightened by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to cut through the richness of the roast.

As a diabetes-friendly main course, this dish focuses on high-quality protein and heart-healthy olive oil, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious family dinner. The method of splitting the chicken ensures even cooking in half the time of a traditional roast. Serve this alongside a pile of steamed greens or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-balanced, homemade meal that feels truly special.

Ingredients for Herb-Rubbed Cast-Iron Chicken with Pan Sauce

1 tasse de feuilles de persil avec tiges tendres
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon oregano leaves
2 gousses d'ail, écrasées
60ml d'huile d'olive extra-vierge
1 (3 1/2–4-lb.) chicken, split in half through breastbone, backbone and wing tips removed
Sel kasher, poivre fraîchement moulu
2 cuillères à soupe d'huile végétale
1 cuillère à soupe de jus de citron frais

How to make Herb-Rubbed Cast-Iron Chicken with Pan Sauce

Finely chop parsley, rosemary, oregano, and garlic in a food processor. With the motor running, stream in olive oil and process until a coarse paste forms. Season chicken with salt and pepper and rub flesh side with herb purée. Place, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.

Let sit at room temperature 1 hour before roasting. Place a rack in lower third of oven and set a large cast-iron skillet on rack; preheat oven to 232°C. Wrap the bottom of a medium cast-iron skillet in foil; set aside. As soon as oven is heated, carefully transfer skillet to stove and set over medium heat. Add vegetable oil. Once it begins to smoke, arrange both chicken halves skin side down with breasts touching in centre and legs facing out. Place foil-wrapped skillet on top to weigh down. Cook, moving top skillet around to press on chicken in different spots, and shifting bottom skillet around burner every few minutes, until skin is deeply golden brown, 8–10 minutes.

Position top skillet on chicken legs, transfer to oven, and roast 7 minutes. Slide top skillet over so that weight is on breasts and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of legs registers 74°C, 7–9 minutes longer. Remove top skillet and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet with chicken; discard. Add lemon juice and 180ml water. Let sit off heat 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter; let rest while you make the sauce.

Bring liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring and scraping up browned bits; cook until an emulsified glossy sauce forms, 5–7 minutes. Season with salt. Pour sauce around chicken.

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