2 leeks, washed and sliced into half moons (use white and light green parts only)
1 bunch radishes, quartered
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 bag frozen peas (12oz) or fresh spring peas (blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes)
4 thin slices pancetta, chopped
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 Tablespoon butter
Marinade:
In a large zip top bag, combine juice of lemons, 2 Tablespoons oil, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days (the longer you marinate the juicier it will be).
Preheat oven to 450°
Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper lightly. Place in an oven proof baking dish. Roast for 15 minutes.
While the chicken is roasting toss the carrots and radishes with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon oil.
After 15 minutes of roasting, remove the chicken from the oven and place the carrots and radishes around the chicken. Place the chicken and vegetables back in the oven for another 30-35 minutes.
After 30 minutes of roasting check the temperature of the chicken for 165° internal temperature. If done then remove chicken from baking dish to a plate and let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes tented with foil.
Add the carrots and radishes to the skillet with the other vegetables. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
With a sharpe knife remove the chicken breast from the bone and slice. Serve with vegetables.
Notes:
*If you want to use fresh peas then bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and blanch the peas for 2-3 minutes. Drain and place in a water bath (small bowl of water with ice) to stop the cooking.
*Use good quality butter and you will not need as much to get the flavor. I love Kerrygold.
*If you notice that the skin on the chicken is getting too dark during the cooking process then lightly tent with foil for the remaining cook time.
*When testing the doneness of the chicken be sure that the temperature probe is not hitting any bone-you will get a false reading.
*If you don't have any wine open or chicken broth just use water.