Name: Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Caramelized Leeks
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2–4-pound) whole chicken; Kosher salt; 3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Freshly ground black pepper

Roast chicken and caramelized leeks in a whitehandled castiron skillet.

Photo by Marcus Nilsson

Nothing compares to cast iron. Whether you're using a standard skillet or an enameled baking dish, the material's heat-retention qualities can't be matched by any tempered glass or even stainless-steel vessels.

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