Roast Chicken with Leeks Recipe

Roast Chicken with Leeks Recipe

  • 1 roasting chicken (about 3 lbs/1.5 kg)
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 large leeks, trimmed and washed
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Roasting Pan
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
  2. Rinse and wipe chicken with paper towel. Place breast-side down in a roasting pan. Stuff cavity with lemon and garlic.
  3. Slice leeks in half lengthwise. Place cut-side down in roasting pan alongside chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in 3/4 cup (175 mL) water (see Notes.) Cover tightly.
  4. Roast in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer leeks to a dish and keep warm. Return chicken to oven. Continue roasting, uncovered, for about 1-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 180°F (82°C). Remove chicken from oven. Let stand for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with leeks and any pan juices.
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