King Henry’s Chicken in a Pot Recipe
A tender roasted chicken simmered with white wine, broth, carrots, leeks, garlic, and fresh herbs, served with buttery potatoes—an elegant, timeless meal full of flavor.
6 Servings
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 1 whole chicken approx. 3 lbs, giblets removed
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 leeks white and light green parts only, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery cut into 2-inch pieces
- 5 carrots cut into 2-inch lengths
- 5 whole garlic cloves
- 12 pearl onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Potatoes:
- 1 pound new or fingerling potatoes halved
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). In a Dutch oven or deep stock pot, combine the chicken broth and white wine. Rub the chicken thoroughly with butter, then season with salt and pepper. Tie the legs with kitchen twine and place the chicken in the pot. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Vegetables
- In a large bowl, combine leeks, celery, carrots, garlic cloves, and pearl onions. Drizzle with olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. After the initial 30 minutes of roasting, add the vegetables and fresh herbs around the chicken. Return the pot to the oven and roast uncovered for an additional 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare the Potatoes
- While the chicken roasts, steam or boil the halved potatoes until fork-tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
Serve
- Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to rest briefly. Carve into serving pieces or present whole on a platter surrounded by the roasted vegetables. Serve alongside the potatoes, spooning the rich pan juices over each portion.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written. Ensure the chicken broth is certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives. All other ingredients—fresh vegetables, herbs, and proteins—are naturally gluten-free.