Oceania Cruises Delectable Roasted Chicken Recipe

Talk about comfort food! This Jacques Pépin recipe for roasted chicken is also versatile because you can pair it with any grain or veggie that you have on hand. The recipe below serves 6 people.

SEASONING BLEND

• 2 bay leaves, minced
• 2 tablespoons each dried rosemary, thyme, sage and sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon ground mace
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

CHICKEN
Substitute ingredients as needed.

• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 (4- to 6-pound) chicken or chicken cuts
• Fleur de sel or Maldon salt, for finishing

MAKE THE SEASONING BLEND
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Store unused seasoning blend in a sealed sterilized jar for up to 3 months.

ROAST THE CHICKEN
Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C. In a small bowl, combine the butter and 2 heaping tablespoons of the seasoning blend and brush the spiced butter generously over the chicken. Place the chicken on a roasting rack, breast side up. Roast the chicken, brushing every 15 minutes with spiced butter, until the meatiest part reaches an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C, about 15 minutes per pound. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes. Carve the chicken and finish the pieces with salt.

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