Jacques Pépin’s Roast Chicken on Garlicky Salad
Servings
4-6 people
Servings
4-6 people
Ingredients
For the salad
For the garnish
Instructions
  1. Separate the lettuce into leaves and arrange them on a large platter. Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut the chicken into 8 to 10 pieces (that includes the backbones, neck, wings, etc.) and arrange them on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle the chicken and salad with the salt and pepper.
  2. At serving time, make the garnish: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the scallions, shallots, and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the chicken cooking juices and stir well.
  3. Sprinkle the garnish on top of the chicken and salad. Serve immediately.