Sparkling Wine Braised Chicken

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 2 Hrs. Under 2 Hrs.
COOK TIME
Under 2 Hrs. Under 2 Hrs.
SERVES
4-6 4-6
Sparkling Wine Braised Chicken
Main ingredients
  • Chicken
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 1 5-pound whole chicken
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bunch thyme, divided
  • 1 bunch sage, divided
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1 orange, halved
  • ¼ cup clarified butter or ghee
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, large slices
  • 2 carrots, large slices
  • ¾ cup sparkling wine
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

  • Method

  • 1
    Pat the chicken dry inside and out, then season all over with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and pepper. Stuff the chicken with 1 lemon and half an orange. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemons and orange, and reserve. Add a half bunch of thyme and sage to the inside of the chicken. Using kitchen twine, tie the legs together and tuck the wings behind the breasts for even cooking.
  • 2
    Preheat the oven to 200°C. In the 24cm Round Casserole, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions, celery and carrots and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, 5-6 minutes. Add sparkling wine and reserved citrus juices to deglaze the Dutch Oven. Place the prepared chicken on top of the vegetables and place in the oven.
  • 3
    Cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is beginning to brown. Reduce the heat to 180°C and continue cooking for about 1 1⁄2 hours, basting every 15-20 minutes with butter. Check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. The chicken is done when it is at least 75°C when tested in between the thigh and lower breast. Allow the chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve the chicken with the pan sauce, and garnish with remaining herbs.