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Step 1
1 Pat the chicken dry and season it, inside and out, with the salt
Step 2
2 Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees
Step 3
3 In a large Dutch oven over high heat, melt the ghee or heat the olive oil until it shimmers
Step 4
4 Carefully add the chicken, breast side down, and allow it to brown, about 4 minutes
Step 5
5 (Cover the pot with a splatter guard, if necessary
Step 6
6 ) Remove from heat
Step 7
7 Using tongs, flip the chicken over onto its back
Step 8
8 Add the shallots to the sides of the pot, and toss the tarragon and cubes of bread over them, leaving the chicken mostly exposed
Step 9
9 Cover tightly and transfer to the oven
Step 10
10 Roast for 35 minutes
Step 11
11 Uncover the pot and check the chicken’s temperature; a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh should read 160 to 165 degrees
Step 12
12 If the chicken is not done, continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes
Step 13
13 Allow the chicken, shallots and bread to rest in the pot for 10 minutes before serving it all family style
Step 14
14 NOTE: For a prettier presentation, tie the legs together before cooking
Step 15
15 If you use a larger bird (4 pounds or more), it will take longer to roast