Holy Grail: Perfect Roast Chicken
Another Holy Grail has been secured, perfect roast chicken. This recipe comes from none other than Ina Garten. We’ve made this gem about a dozen times and it is flawless every single time. The chicken comes out so moist and flavorful it is incredible. Lisa, who has taken over the mantle of “gravy queen” from my dear departed mother, makes gravy from the pan drippings . . . ooohhhh channeling Homer Simpson . . . Within seconds of the platter hitting the table, it’s all over. We generally make it with mashed potatoes and green beans. BTW, if you’re making green beans from a can, throw in one strip of bacon (per can) and then stand back. The recipe calls for four lemons, we use two. We also substitute chicken stock for the white wine. Ina’s roast chicken recipe will become a favorite, guaranteed.
