Bon Appetit/April 2006

Mustard-Roasted Chicken and Warm Frisee Salad with Fingerlings and Bacon
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 16 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 2 3-1/2 to 4-pound whole chickens, rinsed, patted dry
6 fresh rosemary sprigs 6 fresh sage sprigs WARM FRISEE SALAD WITH FINGERLINGS AND BACON: 1 pound small fingerling potatoes, unpeeled
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt
8 cups bite-size pieces frisee leaves (about 2 large heads) 4 cups bite-size pieces dandelion greens, tough center ribs and stems discarded 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
3 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar 12 ounces thick slices applewood-smooked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup sliced shallots



1 Whisk mustard, olive oil, parsley, and thyme in small bowl to blend. Stir in garlic. Spread mustard mixture generously inside cavities and over outside of chickens. Place chickens in glass baking dish; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
2 Let chickens stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sprinkle chickens generously inside and out with salt and pepper; let chickens stand 30 minutes longer.
3 Preheat oven to 400 F. Place chickens on rack set in large roasting pan. Tie legs together to hold shape. Spread any accumulated mustard marinade from dish over chickens. Place rosemary and sage sprigs atop chickens. Roast chickens until juices run clear when fork is inserted into thickest part of thigh, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
4 Divide Warm Frisee Salad with Fingerlings and Bacon among 6 plates. Carve chickens and arrange atop salad. Spoon some of pan juices over and serve.
5 WARM FRISEE SALAD WITH FINGERLINGS AND BACON: Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Arrange potatoes in roasting pan; cover pan with foil. Roast until tender when pierced with fork, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
6 Meanwhile, toss frisee, dandelion greens, and parsley in large bowl. Whisk vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small bowl to blend.
7 Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add shallots and potatoes to skillet and saute 2 minutes. Add vinegar mixture and swirl pan until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour bacon mixture over greens; toss to coat and serve.

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