Peachy the Magazine October November 2014 | Page 64

On the Go with Danielle Rollins ROASTED CHICKEN WITH RISOTTO AND MUSHROOM FRICASSEE 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 chicken breasts, skin on, preferably free-range Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 thyme sprigs 1 parsley sprig 1 clove garlic, crushed Risotto (recipe on page 63) Mushroom Fricassee (recipe on page 64) 62 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. When oil starts to shimmer, add chicken, skin side down, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear until skin is brown and crisp. Flip chicken and place the pan in oven. Roast, basting chicken every 10 minutes with the juices, until the thickest part of meat registers 160°.