Whole Chicken And Cabbage Recipe In A Dutch Oven/Braiser

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Whole Chicken And Cabbage Recipe In A Dutch Oven/Braiser

Whole Chicken And Cabbage Recipe In A Dutch Oven/Braiser - simple and delicious dinner, made with juicy whole chicken, seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika and baked in the oven with cabbage. This Whole Chicken And Cabbage makes a delicious weeknight or holiday dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 40

Total Time1 55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Ingredients

8 cups finely chopped babbage
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 shallot chopped
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste

For the chicken:

1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cleaned, washed and pat dried
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
4 tbsp butter soft
1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a deep dish(or a Braiser) heat oil and add shallot. Cook for 1 minute then add the cabbage. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until it reduces its size, and starts to release some liquid. Stir frequently. Add tomato paste and stir to combine.
In a small bowl mix together the butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika. Rub chicken with the mixture. If you can, rub some between the chicken breasts and the chicken skin. Season chicken. with salt and pepper on the inside.
If using a braiser, add chicken over the cabbage, if using another baking dish, transfer the cabbage to it and add the whole chicken on top.
Bake chicken and cabbage at 400 F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 and cover with the lid or aluminum foil. Roast for 1 hour (make sure cabbage is fully covered with foil (or lid).
Remove the cover and roast chicken for 15-20 mire minutes, until the top is golden and thermometer inserted into the thighs reads 165 F.

Notes

For more tips and tricks about making Whole Roasted Chicken, you can check this recipe out: Whole Roasted Chicken With Potatoes

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