Roasted Chicken with Farfel

Ingredients

• •1 whole kosher chicken, about 4 lb
• •2 tbsp schmaltz or oil
• •2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp paprika
• •2 cups farfel
• •1 small onion, chopped
• •3 cups chicken broth
• •2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken dry and rub it with schmaltz or oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. 2

   Roast the chicken at 400°F (200°C) until golden and cooked through, basting once or twice.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, toast the farfel in a skillet with a little schmaltz until lightly browned and nutty.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and simmer until the farfel is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

6. 6

   Fluff the farfel and stir in parsley.

7. 7

   Let the chicken rest, then carve it into serving pieces.

8. 8

   Serve the roast chicken over the farfel so it can soak up the pan juices.