Chicken, whole, backbone removed
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4 pounds
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Salt, kosher
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2 teaspoons +
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Pepper, freshly ground
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Oil, extra-virgin olive
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½ cup +
2 tablespoons |
Vinegar, white wine
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2 tablespoons
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Honey
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2 teaspoons
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Mustard, Dijon
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4 teaspoons
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Peaches, cut into ¼-inch wedges
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4
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Baby arugula
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4 cups
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Basil leaves, torn
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½ cup
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Peanuts, roasted, salted, coarsely
chopped
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¼ cup
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- Set the chicken skin side up on a rack set over a baking sheet.
- Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird.
- Season the chicken all over with 2 teaspoons salt, and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
- Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with pepper.
- Roast for about 1 hour, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160°F.
- Transfer to a rack, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the honey and mustard.
- Whisking constantly, drizzle in ½ cup oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer half of the dressing to a small bowl.
- Add the peaches to the large bowl, and toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate the peaches at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into eight pieces, and arrange on a platter.
- Add the arugula and basil to the marinated peaches, and toss to coat.
- Transfer the peach salad to a serving bowl, top with the peanut, and serve with the chicken and reserved dressing.
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