Lemon Herb Roast Chicken with Kale and California Grape Vinaigrette
This Lemon Herb Roast Chicken with Kale & California Grape Vinaigrette is easy, healthy and absolutely packed with flavour.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Marinating Time1 day d
Total Time1 day d 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Keyword: California Grapes and Arugula Salad, Grape Vinaigrette, Kale Salad, Lemon Herb Roast Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
For the Kale and California Grape Vinaigrette:
- 1 cup red and green Grapes from California
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar substitute apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- ½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives halved
- 1 tablespoon capers packed in brine drained
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 bunch curly kale stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup freshly-grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese optional
For the Lemon Herb Roast Chicken:
- 1 2.5 to 3 pound whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper plus more as needed
- 1 acorn squash seeded and cut into wedges, substitute sweet potato
For the Kale and California Grape Vinaigrette:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, combine the red and green Grapes from California, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss the grapes to coat, transfer to the oven and bake until tender and juicy, around 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the grapes from the oven, slice each one in half and transfer them to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, olives, capers, parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss all the ingredients until well combined, taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as desired.
In a large bowl, combine the kale with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Using your hands, scrunch and massage the kale until softened, fully coated in the oil and slightly wilted. Add the Roasted California Grapes Vinaigrette and grated Parmigianno Reggiano (if using) and toss to combine. Cover the salad and set aside until ready to serve.
For the Lemon Herb Roast Chicken, Squash and Kale Salad:
Spatchcock the chicken by cutting along both sides of the backbone with a sharp knife or pair of poultry shears. Place the chicken on a cutting board, breast-side up, and press down with your hands to flatten it. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and transfer it to a sheet pan.
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage all over to evenly coat. Transfer the chicken to the refrigerator, uncovered, for 6 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Add the squash to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss the squash to coat and arrange the wedges in a single layer with one of the cut sides down. Transfer the chicken and squash to the bottom rack of the oven and cook, undisturbed, until the chicken is golden and the thickest part of the breast registers around 160F and the squash is golden brown and fork-tender, around 45 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.
Switch the oven to broil, position the chicken on the top rack and cook until the skin is golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest at least 5 minutes before carving.
To serve, arrange the Kale and California Grape Vinaigrette onto individual serving platters and top with two or three roasted squash wedges. Serve with the carved Lemon Herb Roast chicken and garnish with freshly-grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4689IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 4mg