Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Crispy Chicken With Shallots

By Dawn Perry

4.0

(11)

Crispy chicken with shallots in a castiron pan set on a blue linen.
Crispy Chicken with ShallotsDitte Isager

Rubbing the marinade onto only the flesh side puts it in direct contact with the meat and lets the skin get extra-crisp with no fear of burned bits.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 3 1/2–4 pound chicken, halved, breast bone removed
8 small shallots, peeled, root end trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse garlic, mint, oil, and 1 cup parsley in a food processor until very finely chopped; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 2

    Season chicken with salt and pepper and spread herb paste over flesh side. Place, skin side up, on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; chill at least 3 hours (the dryer the skin, the crisper it'll get).

    Step 3

    Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Pat chicken dry and place, skin side down, in a large ovenproof skillet, preferably cast iron. Set over medium-high heat and cook, undisturbed, until skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Add shallots to skillet and transfer to oven. Roast, turning shallots once, 20–25 minutes. Turn skin side up and roast until skin is very crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 160°F, 8–10 minutes longer. Serve chicken with shallots, parsley, and any pan juices.

    Step 5

    DO AHEAD: Chicken can be rubbed with herb paste 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

TagsWhole ChickenChickenPoultryShallotVegetableParsleyHerbs & SpicesMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyWeeknight MealsMake AheadSheet-Pan DinnersRoastCast Iron SkilletFood ProcessorBlenderBon Appétit

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans
This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.
29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
31 Cashew Recipes That Go Beyond the Snack Bowl
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
Fudgy Chocolate Bundt Cake
Glossy, intensely chocolaty, and spiked with coffee and sour cream, this Bundt is the ultimate all-purpose dessert.
13 Types of Nuts and How to Cook With Them
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Classic French Vinaigrette
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.