The Easiest Cast-Iron Roast Chicken & Potatoes Ever | From The Test Kitchen

The Easiest Cast-Iron Roast Chicken & Potatoes Ever | From The Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

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Жыл бұрын

Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes cast-iron roast chicken with crispy potatoes. Setting out to make the simplest roast chicken recipe possible, see how Chris achieves expert results with just a few ingredients, the right vessel, and some know-how.
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@chrisgreen6259 Жыл бұрын

Chris Morocco is a major reason why I watch this channel. So clear at explaining things, and a pure geek of cookery. Wonderful!

@RexGalilae Жыл бұрын

Man the guy is a good vibes powerhouse. Used to have a friend like him back in uni. Was a depressed fellow but talking to him always lifted me up. A real bro

@Kerosenas Жыл бұрын

This is one of the only BA videos I've cared to watch in like, 2 years. It feels like the old BA and I appreciate that.

@borynegron Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, I remember I was binging the videos with the old staff during the pandemic. They had something there. But I really don't mind the new people. It will take time to adjust lol

@dustyoldhat Жыл бұрын

What's crazy is they originally published this recipe in 2017. (Chris Morroco's recipe for this exact technique)

@king_ltc_ Жыл бұрын

They’re not the most revolutionary thing ever, but I swear that there is nothing better then crispy potatoes in chicken schmaltz.

@Hellboy700 Жыл бұрын

this right here. on point.

@josephvazquez2345 Жыл бұрын

Agree. I also think that a well done chicken is harder to do than people think but when well done is amazing. I make a lot of steak, really well. Better than most restraunts so it doesn't do it for me when I go out but .... Fish or a well cooked chicken ... Yum!

@arthurcutaiar9994 Жыл бұрын

Try potatoes in duck shmaltz/fat. Mmm!

@marydorn5900 Жыл бұрын

More old-school recipe videos! I miss them. This was so nice.

@MrSuperbad37 Жыл бұрын

Love how you called Ines over to get involved. It's the banter and interaction with the other test kitchen staff that made Bon Appetit so successful in the first place!

@MrSuperbad37 Жыл бұрын

I think I speak for a lot of subscribers when I say that this is the sort of thing the audience really gets a kick out of!

@catherinelw9365 Жыл бұрын

This elderly French lady taught me a roast chicken recipe where she used stale baguette slices, rub them with a garlic clove, then stuff in the chicken and lay slices under the chicken and roast. The bread becomes like a savory bread pudding, garlicky, carmelized and delicious! A good way to use up stale crusty bread.

@Meagan0624 Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm trying that!

@annhans3535 Жыл бұрын

sounds yummy.

@faith2642 Жыл бұрын

Let’s make this a series .. a cast iron series!!! Dinners that can be made in one pan :)

@HireMichaelEverson Жыл бұрын

This is perfect. Minimal effort, maximum results.

@boblob3509 Жыл бұрын

Gino be like

@ImaWarmFuzzy Жыл бұрын

I like him.... hes very approachable...doesnt outcook the room

@thedeepdaerk Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't love Chris Morocco? This was brilliant; I can't believe i've watched the entire thing

@davidorourkesr Жыл бұрын

Good content. Very good & informative Chris. Good job!.

@jpjapers Жыл бұрын

Chris being so happy with himself that he made a pun (and then explaining it) is the stuff I'm here for. I've done this recipe twice in the last few weeks and it's fantastic.

@alexbelfor9451 Жыл бұрын

I did it last night. Amazing.

@petercunningham1907 Жыл бұрын

Wow, looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

@king_salamander3938 Жыл бұрын

i loved watching the old videos so much! this video gives me the good vibes that the old channel did. i miss it so much but chris still brings the joy i need haha.

@layawn Жыл бұрын

Love this simple, week night, super accessible recipe!! I wonder if you guys could make a video about how to pick some common meats/veggies (maybe one episode each) at the grocery store. What do you look for, what would you avoid?

@deeday Жыл бұрын

I appreciate these everyday recipes! I love a good roasted chicken, which I actually haven’t made in a while. Thanks for sharing made me wanna cook this now for my family :-)

@fredbrown7954 Жыл бұрын

You are the best 👌 Using Cast-Iron was a genius touch 👏

@lexnthecityyy Жыл бұрын

I like how natural the cooking videos feel

@jipn4474 Жыл бұрын

Just tried this. Excellent and simple recipe!

@heathermacmillan3076 Жыл бұрын

Love videos with Chris. Absolutely love Ines also! More videos with Ines please 😊 And Chrissy too!

@Karabo85 Жыл бұрын

the chicken and potatoes look good too. imma try this one out when the family come over for lunch

@marktaylor1801 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! I think I can prepare this meal.

@IndigenousGoddess Жыл бұрын

Been doing this for years! Looks so good 😊 I use fresh organic rosemary on my potatoes 🥔 🎊 🎉 yum 😋

@dermotburke9859 Жыл бұрын

More basics vids Chris. Always good to see

@brettturpin8692 Жыл бұрын

Yummy...thank YOU!!!

@julianachandler2975 Жыл бұрын

I will actually follow this recipe and make it. That’s rare for me. Excited ❤

@WSB732 Жыл бұрын

Im gonna do this today, looks amazing

@johnnywest5445 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely delicious looking dish, Chris! I've been a rotisserie chicken only person since I got my Sunbeam Rotisserie more years ago than I'd like to say, but this, I'm going to have to try just for the potatoes. That crunch!!!

@jamesspalten5977 Жыл бұрын

Johnny West try beer can chicken!!!

@arianemariano3807 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing Chris! 😮

@cooking-basket Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video 😊

@David-en6jg Жыл бұрын

I'm a firm believer in spatchcocking. Makes carving easy peasy.

@hulkamania5071 Жыл бұрын

butterfly the chicken, don't tie or tuck...preheat to highest the oven will go with cast iron, drop to 425 when you put chicken in

@Stefandb Жыл бұрын

Pretty similar to my roast chicken. And I’m not a kitchen wizard of any kind. But this always turns out incredible.

@cyndifoore7743 Жыл бұрын

Definitely making this

@foodisforeating6181 Жыл бұрын

Nice recipe/technique. ... Will try. 👍

@Maxaldojo Жыл бұрын

You had me when you perfectly stripped the thyme! Thanks, Chris! Great simple recipe.

@Havoc1019 Жыл бұрын

We made it and it was amazing 👏 Thank you

@julianadeau5797 Жыл бұрын

Ooooh, that looks positively schmaltzerific!!!

@kjr2868 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I will try this out on my next Chicken roast cook!

@freeandfabulous4310 Жыл бұрын

Perfect!!!

@Nishiskitchenrecipe Жыл бұрын

Wonderful recipe

@fieryelf Жыл бұрын

I looked around the internet quite a while before finding the best way to roast chicken. I butterfly it, season it with Provence herbs, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Grill it in a cast iron on both sides and throw it in the oven at 400. I don't understand why everyone and their mom cook their chicken at 165, it's terribly under cooked imo. I put the probe in the breast and cook it to 200 personally. I also throw a piece of garlic in some paper foil to make roasted garlic for the sauce I make after. When the chicken in ready I strain the fat and chicken juice. I then use the chicken fat to sauté shallots in the same cast iron i cooked the chicken in, crush your roasted garlic in there. Deglaze with white wine, let reduce a bit, add chicken stock, let reduce until the liquid is almost completely gone, add lemon juice, add a bit of butter to emulsify and you got yourself an amazing sauce to go with your chicken.

@keen123 Жыл бұрын

06:15 I call that the “Chef’s Prerogative!” If you’re doing the cooking, you have an obligation to snack along the way 😊

@ArdFarkable Жыл бұрын

Love Chris

@karsaoblong2630 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar recipe for roast chicken and potatoes. I just brine my chicken for 8-24 hours and bake it on a rack with an oven tray underneath it with all of the potatoes. This way, the potatoes get more space, are more evenly cooked and are able to take in all of the chicken juice.

@toroishan Жыл бұрын

You had me at the 4th second potato crunch

@CucinaconSarah Жыл бұрын

Delicious food 😋

@ryanfitzalan8634 Жыл бұрын

i say put some green vegetables to roast on the second shelf last 20 min of cook, and the final perfect touch...another side dish based in cold pickled veggies and or fruit- possibly made into a relish/chutney. that gives you starch-animal product- warm nutrient veg- cold fermented veg, and if the portion of chicken is smaller and the starch and veg is larger, you got a perfectly balanced and plant based meal.

@SoulfulSmokie Жыл бұрын

Nice roast…. thanks guy.❤

@blackboxshoutcasting Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than Thyme dad jokes.

@transfigurationofchristchu3190 9 ай бұрын

made last night. Insanely delicious !

@lindqvistelias Жыл бұрын

Love this - would love C as well as F on temp 🙏🏻

@Hellboy700 Жыл бұрын

The literal chicken in a pot recipe everyone needs to know. Can't stress enough the importance of owning a cast iron skillet. Chris always does his best when he showcases the fundamentals in a recipe/techniques. Salt, Fat... wishing there was some acid, maybe a little lemon squeeze to finish the chicken. Great content.

@thatguykalem Жыл бұрын

lil green sauce is what I was thinking

@jamesspalten5977 Жыл бұрын

You could do it in an open Cast Iron Dutch Oven as well.

@Hellboy700 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesspalten5977 using a lidless Dutch oven, I would include carrot and parsnip slices, too.

@dustyoldhat Жыл бұрын

@@jamesspalten5977 Yeah I don't really get the point of using a skillet for this. Using a dutch oven you get a much better crust on the chicken and you can add in more veggies.

@igaudion973 Жыл бұрын

This really is the best recipe and its way too easy. Chris is pretty talented really.

@chriscook509 Жыл бұрын

The best thing i ever learned about cooking meat. Salt to between 1 and 1.5% the meats weight. Game changer.

@eastafrica1020 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, will apply this information.

@owens5737 Жыл бұрын

Love Chris ❤😊

@allrainbowmaster Жыл бұрын

I was just looking for simple recipes 😃

@crushivintage Жыл бұрын

Mr. Morocco is a genius.

@Redf322 Жыл бұрын

I would squeeze some lemon on that one. Looks very good

@danae4225 Жыл бұрын

Please do more videos like this! 😁 We camp with cast iron and this is going to be awesome to add to cooking on an open fire and eating amazing meals instead of typical " cooler prepackaged foods". Great job 👍

@borzica Жыл бұрын

You will not be able to cook this with a cast iron skillet on a camp fire. The chicken would be raw

@dustyoldhat Жыл бұрын

What lol You can't do this camping my friend. You need an actual oven to create the roasting environment. You could spit roast a chicken over a fire but that's a completely different thing and you need to keep the chicken turning pretty consistently. Also what is a "cooler prepackaged food" ?

@khaleedmohammed2879 Жыл бұрын

Tried it with legs and thighs. Came out good. Thanks.

@hansyeung Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Learnt a lot. What temp would you set for this to cook in 60 mins. Thanks

@alexbelfor9451 Жыл бұрын

That look he gave when he drank the broth. We have all been there with roast chicken.

@AskMiko Жыл бұрын

This video is an example of what I want more of… please?

@madst7521 Жыл бұрын

Been doing a similar recipe for very many years, but with Hasselbach potatoes instead of the thinly sliced used here.

@MrUwphotography Жыл бұрын

I made this last night and it was spectacular.

@hjoyce91 Жыл бұрын

did it smoke up your kitchen?

@eew12 Жыл бұрын

Those potatoes are a revelation!

@paultaylorthesailor2150 Жыл бұрын

Saw this video and immediately left to grab a chicken. This turned out delicious!

@sisypheanstone1983 Жыл бұрын

That drawing on the Post-it Note would make for a really cool tattoo.

@lilchurro3 4 ай бұрын

Oh, an unexpected benefit to heating up the cast iron skillet with the oven: an opportunity to re-season the ashy-looking surface real quick. Very excited to see how dinner turns out soon! :)

@alinedonnelly3357 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this simple recipe. I am doing this with my youngest tiny 115 pd. 35 yr. Old daughter who is legally blind. Cooking is a struggle for her. She's pleased so for. The chicken is in the oven. 😁

@Jarny-11111 Жыл бұрын

Drool - definitely going to be trying this

@arlenesolis024 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤CHRIS YOU NEED YOUR OWN COOKBOOK I WOULD BE FIRST IN LINE TO BUY IT.

@pandoraeeris7860 Жыл бұрын

Chef John calls those "chef snacks".

@liinnggaa Жыл бұрын

I want another episode of "Every Way To Cook" series plzzz

@dogcatdogable Жыл бұрын

did he salt the exterior?

@KATZFEY Жыл бұрын

thank the lawd that it’s lunchtime

@annhans3535 Жыл бұрын

Why do I always rewatch this video before roasting chicken?😂😂❤❤

@charlesprimeau263 Жыл бұрын

I get why people left BA and I am so grateful for the new cast, but I'm so glad Chris stayed. It somehow takes me back to the good old test kitchen. I am fooled in the way that I'm anticipating Andy to come and taste that chicken.

@karenlaratarotandaras8260 Жыл бұрын

Can I use enameled cast iron pan for French oven and get the same results?

@cpmow831 Жыл бұрын

That trick with the herb saves some….TIME

@sallieannwestbrook9769 Жыл бұрын

Really nothing beats a great roasted chicken. Nothing.

@theheckwithit Жыл бұрын

This and Kenji's East Mac n Cheese, dinner is served!

@markbeck8384 Жыл бұрын

He's good.

@nicknancybueno4812 Жыл бұрын

I like to see Nashville style chicken. This place I knows does French Fries topped with Nashville Chicken and Mac N Cheese with Hot and Tangy Sauces.

@dio52 Жыл бұрын

Another super important part of having the potato in the same pan (or some other root veg): it lets you roast at a high temperature without all the smoke setting off your smoke detector.

@nicholasparkes3199 Жыл бұрын

Lacking a cast iron, does anyone have suggestions for an alternative vessel?

@rheffner3 Жыл бұрын

The best cast iron chicken is Craig Claiborne's smothered chicken. Hands down. Don't get me wrong, your roast chicken and potatoes looks great. Will try.

@0031400 Жыл бұрын

morocco brings his a-game.

@mrschoolbomb Жыл бұрын

I do a similar thing, but I do a beer can chicken and rub under the skin with bacon grease. Then once I remove the potatoes I'll use the drippings and leftover beer to make a gravy.

@MissAunitaBell Жыл бұрын

I’m going to need more spices on that chicken. But it’s still a good intro recipe.

@brendanhoffmann8402 Жыл бұрын

My Mum is going in for surgery tomorrow (knee replacement)... She's going to need me to help her out while she's recovering... Her boyfriend doesn't know how to cook so I'm going to buy a few roast meats at the weekend and bring food over through the next few weeks. She's apparently bought about 20 tv dinners so I think she'll appreciate a good meal. First off will be a roast chicken, going to give this recipe a try.