A Very Croatian Thanksgiving, Roasted Chicken with Mlinci Pasta

mlinci pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Season the whole chicken with salt, black pepper, and rosemary.

Heat olive oil in a large roasting pan over medium heat.

Sear the chicken on all sides until golden, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Return the chicken to the pan, add garlic and lemon juice, and pour in chicken broth.

Cover the pan with foil and roast in the oven for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and skin is crispy.

While the chicken roasts, boil mlinci pasta in salted water until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain the pasta and toss with melted butter and chopped parsley.

Serve the roasted chicken with mlinci pasta on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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