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Bistro Poulet Rôti with Dijon Herb Crust

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A quick and flavorful roasted whole chicken with a Dijon mustard and fresh herb crust that locks in juicy, tender meat. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs / 1.8–2.3 kg), organic or free-range recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon, halved (optional, for stuffing the cavity)
  • Vegetables for roasting (carrots, potatoes, onions, roughly chopped, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until it forms a spreadable paste.
  3. Season the inside of the chicken cavity with salt and pepper. If using, stuff the halved lemon inside the cavity.
  4. Rub the mustard-herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin where possible, coating the breast, legs, and wings thoroughly.
  5. Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. If using vegetables, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then scatter around the chicken in the pan.
  6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, depending on bird size. Check doneness around 50 minutes; the skin should be golden and crisp, and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Notes

[‘Pat the chicken skin dry twice for extra crispy skin.’, ‘Lift the skin gently to spread some herb crust underneath for juicier breast meat.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.’, ‘Let the chicken rest before carving to redistribute juices.’, ‘For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.’, ‘Vegetables roasted around the chicken soak up delicious drippings and make a complete one-pan meal.’, ‘The herb crust can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the fridge.’, ‘Adjust cooking time if using smaller chicken or bone-in skin-on thighs or breasts.’]

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Keywords: roast chicken, Dijon mustard, herb crust, easy dinner, weeknight meal, bistro chicken, roasted chicken recipe

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