Roast Chicken with Braised Leeks and Fingerling Potatoes

Name: Roast Chicken with Braised Leeks and Fingerling Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds), legs tied together; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 lb. fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise; 3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 2 tbsp. capers

Treat the family to this stand-out, largely hands-off meal.

By Christopher MichelPublished: Jan 10, 2023

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roast chicken with braised leeks and fingerling potatoes

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 35 mins

Give your roast chicken some seasonal flavor (and make an easy side dish) by setting it on a bed of fresh leeks and fingerling potatoes. The drippings from the bird will season and flavor the mild shoots and tubers, which turn tender and delicious in the oven. A splash of wine and some capers added near the end offers the perfect seasoning touch.

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds), legs tied together
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lb. fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
3 large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp. capers

Directions

1. Step 1Place chicken on a small rimmed baking sheet or plate, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together potatoes, leeks, and oil in roasting pan or 9 - by 13-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with chicken. Roast 45 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove pan from oven. Pour wine over vegetables, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer, inserted between the breast and thigh, reaches 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.