Roast Chicken with Quinoa, Swiss Chard, and Lime

Name: Roast Chicken with Quinoa, Swiss Chard, and Lime
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, kosher salt, divided; ½ teaspoon, pepper; 1 (4-pound), whole chicken, giblets discarded; 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter, melted; ½ teaspoon, vegetable oil; 8 ounces, Swiss chard, stems cut into ¼-inch pieces, leaves sliced into ½-inch-wide strips; ½ , small onion, chopped fine; 1 , garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon, ground cumin; ¾ cup prewashed, quinoa; ¾ cup, water; ¼ teaspoon, grated lime zest plus 5 teaspoons juice

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By Lan Lam ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2022

We nailed the roasting time and oven temperature for a golden, juicy bird and discovered the key to a savory, satisfying side. (Hint: All you need is a sharp knife.)

SERVES 4

TIME 1¾ hours

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