Roasted Chicken with Dijon Sauce

Ingredients for Roasted Chicken with Dijon Sauce

• 1.4kg chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, and/or breasts), with skin and bones

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 small shallots, thinly sliced

• 180ml dry white wine

• 180ml reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 60ml double cream

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

How to make Roasted Chicken with Dijon Sauce

Preheat oven to 450F with rack in middle.

Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in 2 batches, brown chicken, skin side down first and turning once, about 5 minutes per batch.

Return all chicken, skin side up, to skillet and roast in oven until just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a platter, then add shallots, wine, and broth to pan juices in skillet and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cream and boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Strain sauce through a sieve into a bowl. Whisk in mustard, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve chicken with sauce.

Disclaimer

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