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French Roasted Chicken W. Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad Recipe

French Roasted Chicken W. Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 lemon peel
1 bay leaf
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp fresh thyme leave
4 1/2 lbs chicken
2 -4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour , all purpose
2 tbsp whole grain mustard

Directions:

Bring 10 1/2 cups water, coarse salt, honey, lemon juice, lemon peel, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs to boil in large pot. Cool slightly, then refrigerate brine until cold. Place chicken in very large resealable plastic bag; add brine and seal. Refrigerate chicken 6 hours.
Drain chicken from brine; rinse and pat dry. Place chicken on plate. Let stand uncovered in refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F Place chicken on rack in roasting pan. Roast chicken 20 minutes; add 1 cup broth to roasting pan. Roast chicken 20 minutes longer; add 1 cup broth to roasting pan. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F, about 45 minutes. Let chicken rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour juices from roasting pan into 2-cup measuring cup. Add more broth if needed to equal 2 cups. Simmer butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Whisk in broth mixture; bring to boil. Stir in mustard and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
Slice chicken. Divide chicken among plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve Green Salad with Olives alongside.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1198.59 Kcal (5018 kJ)
Calories from fat	725.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.56g	124%
Cholesterol	466.8mg	156%
Sodium	8243.64mg	343%
Potassium	1128.15mg	24%
Total Carbs	16.15g	5%
Sugars	13.14g	53%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	2%
Protein	92.48g	185%
Vitamin C	31.1mg	52%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	139.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.08 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.85g	124%
Cholesterol	33.91mg	156%
Sodium	598.93mg	343%
Potassium	81.96mg	24%
Total Carbs	1.17g	5%
Sugars	0.95g	53%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	2%
Protein	6.72g	185%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	52%
Iron	0.4mg	29%
Calcium	10.1mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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