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Ina Garten Million Dollar Chicken – Rich, Juicy, and Restaurant-Worthy

Ina Garten Million Dollar Chicken
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Million Dollar Chicken is a beautifully roasted whole chicken that’s basted with a mixture of crème fraîche, lemon zest, shallots, and herbs during the final stages of roasting. The sauce seeps into the chicken, keeping it moist and flavorful, while the skin becomes crispy and caramelized.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 lemon, halved

  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1½ cups crème fraîche

  • 2 small shallots, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 2: Prepare the chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper, including inside the cavity. Stuff the cavity with the halved lemon and thyme sprigs.

Step 3: Roast the chicken

Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for about 45–50 minutes, until the skin starts to brown.

Step 4: Make the crème fraîche sauce

While the chicken roasts, mix the crème fraîche, minced shallots, lemon zest, and half of the chopped parsley in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 5: Add the sauce and finish roasting

After 45–50 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Spread the crème fraîche mixture evenly over the entire chicken. Return it to the oven and roast for an additional 15–20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 6: Rest and serve

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve with pan juices.

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