This sheet-pan chicken recipe is inspired by chef Palak Patel's time living in the southwest of France. She rubs an herbed compound butter under the chicken's skin, roasts delicata squash in a maple glaze, and uses the chicken's backbone to make a savory pan sauce. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8Serves: 4 to 6 Prep time: 45 min Cook time: 45 minINGREDIENTSFor the glazed squash and chicken:2 medium delicata squash (about 4 pounds)6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (2 tablespoons melted, 4 tablespoons softened)2 tablespoons maple syrup2 BOU Vegetable cubes, divided1 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided (plus more to taste)1 (4 1/4-pound) whole chicken2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1-2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspon kosher salt, divided (plus more to taste)1 teaspoon baking powderFor the sauce:1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or vegetable1 BOU Vegetable cube4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes1 tablespoon lemon juiceFULL RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2SKYiXvCONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As 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.
