There are countless ways to prepare a simple roast chicken, but sometimes you want and need a go-to preparation that you can turn to again and again without overthinking every single detail. This is that recipe. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/35d2LnTServes: 4Ingredients:1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds1 cup buttermilk1 cup pickle juice, from any type of pickles (dill, bread and butter, spicy garlic, etc.)1 pinch kosher salt, to taste1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved, or small golden potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (up to 2 pounds of potatoes)1 splash olive oil1 tablespoon butter, softened4 cornichons, finely chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsleySUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.