Ingredients
8 medium shallots
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. white (shiro) or red (aka) miso
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp. finely chopped chives
2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 lb. chicken breasts and whole legs
1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
Preparation
Step 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large roasting pan, toss the halved shallots with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.Step 2In a medium bowl, mix the miso with the minced shallot, butter, parsley, chives and ginger. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the miso butter to a bowl and stir in the flour to form a paste.Step 3With your fingers, gently separate the chicken skin from the breasts and legs. Carefully work the remaining miso butter under the loosened skin, spreading it evenly. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer to the roasting pan.Step 4Roast the chicken in the center of the oven for 45 minutes, or until the skin is browned and the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife. Transfer the chicken and shallots to a platter and cover loosely with foil.Step 5Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and skim off the fat. Set the roasting pan over high heat. Add the chicken broth and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom and sides of the roasting pan with a wooden spoon. Pour the deglazed drippings into the small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the miso-flour paste and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer the miso gravy to a bowl and serve at once with the chicken and shallots.Step 6Make Ahead: The shallot-miso butter can be refrigerated overnight. Let soften before using.Step 7Wine Recommendation: A rich, fruity Chardonnay will play off the salty, herby notes in the dish. Look for the 2001 Jordan from California or the 2002 Felton Road Barrel Fermented from New Zealand.
Roasted chicken never tasted so rich!
