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Damn Fine Chicken

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Yes, I said DAMN FINE CHICKEN.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Did that catch your attention? Good.

This recipe was inspired by David Lebovitz – whom I’ve already written about crushing on. I love his easy and delicious recipe for roast chicken with caramelized shallots, and this is my take on it. It’s super simple and scrumptious – MAKE IT ALREADY!

I’ve prepared this dish a number of different ways (subbing in different alliums, vinegars, and fats) depending on what I have available in my pantry, and it always comes out wonderfully.

Time to make Damn Fine Chicken!

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 large shallots, minced**
  • 3 Calçot onions or scallions, thinly sliced**
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, melted ghee, coconut oil, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Red Boat fish sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 10 drumsticks or 8 chicken thighs

(**in place of the alliums, you can sub in 3 tablespoons of Penzeys Spices’ Sunny Paris seasoning)

Method:

Mix together the shallots, onions, vinegar, oil, coconut aminos, fish sauce, salt (2 large pinches), and pepper (several grinds) in a large bowl. Then, plop the chicken parts on top, and…

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…use your hands to make sure the poultry is well-covered in marinade.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for a few hours. Personally, if I know I’m going to be short on time (which is almost always), I marinate this dish in the morning – that way, the drumsticks’ll be ready for me by the late afternoon, when I start preparing dinner.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F on convection bake (or 425°F non-convection). Arrange the chicken (skin-side down) in an oven-safe baking dish and pop it in the hot oven.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Bake the chicken for 40-45 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time. If you want to brown the skin some more, broil it for a few minutes.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Arrange the drumsticks on a platter and pour the cooking liquid over the chicken.

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Simple and ridiculously good!

Damn Fine Chicken by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com


Still not sure how to make this dish? Watch the replay of me preparing this recipe on Facebook Live (recorded April 5, 2017 from my kitchen in Portland). There’s even a cameo by my mother at the end!


Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013), Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017), and Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2021).


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Damn Fine Chicken

This easy and delicious Whole30-friendly recipe for roast chicken with caramelized shallots and a tangy vinegar sauce is one of my favorite weeknight meals!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Whole30
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

  • 2 large shallots minced**
  • 3 Calçot onions or scallions thinly sliced**
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil avocado oil, melted ghee, coconut oil, etc.
  • 1 tablespoon  coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon  Red Boat fish sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 10 drumsticks or 8 chicken thighs
  • **in place of all the alliums, you can sub in 3 tablespoons of Penzeys Spices’ Sunny Paris seasoning

Instructions 

  • Mix together the shallots, onions, vinegar, oil, coconut aminos, fish sauce, salt (2 large pinches), and pepper (several grinds) in a large bowl.
  • Then, plop the chicken on top, and use your hands to make sure it's well-covered in marinade.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for a few hours. Personally, if I know I’m going to be short on time (which is almost always), I marinate this dish in the morning – that way, the chicken’ll be ready for me by the late afternoon, when I start preparing dinner.
  • When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F on convection bake (or 425°F non-convection). Arrange the chicken (skin-side down) in an oven-safe baking dish and pop it in the hot oven.
  • Bake the chicken for 40-45 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time. If you want to brown the skin some more, broil it for a minute or two.
  • Arrange the drumsticks on a platter, and pour the cooking liquid over the chicken.
  • Simple and ridiculously good!

Notes

You can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours before roasting it!
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Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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  1. LucyDC says

    August 16, 2020 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! Quick and simple, so good piping hot from the oven. The marinade is so tasty!

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. It’s one I use regularly when the weather starts to get a bit chilly. The sauce is devine.

    Reply
  3. FR4N says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely DEE-LISH!! I thought it may be too acidy with the vinegars but was pleasantly surprised. This’ll be going into high rotation. Thank you, Michelle.

    Reply
  4. Jill says

    September 10, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Holy cow, this looks delicious! I’m sitting here making “yummy” noises while reading the recipe and my husband is shaking his head across the table, because he can tell I’m looking at a yummy recipe, LOL! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  5. Joni says

    December 17, 2022 at 12:39 am

    Out of laziness, can you just do 4 combination drumstick/thighs?

    Reply
    • Michelle Tam says

      December 20, 2022 at 2:25 am

      Yep! Cooking time may be a little longer!

      Reply

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