Buckle your seat belts: With just four ingredients–chicken, Coop de Thrill seasoning, onion and olive oil–you’ll be rewarded with a remarkable roast bird with crispy seasoned skin and juicy, perfectly cooked meat. The secret is in the technique; roasting chicken at a high heat for the first 30 minutes “seals” the skin, keeping the meat moist, and ensures an extra crispy exterior. You can toss the Brown Butter Green Beans together during the last 15 minutes of roasting time. The sweet, nutty flavor of the brown butter is a perfect complement to the roasted garlic and black pepper notes in Coop de Thrill. You’ll want to have crusty bread on hand to scoop up the caramelized onion slices that have soaked up the delicious pan juices.
The back section of ovens tend to run a bit hotter; positioning the legs towards the rear helps the dark meat cook through, while protecting the leaner white meat.
Heat the oven to 450°F. Season the chicken (outside and internal cavity) with Coop de Thrill seasoning. Tie the chicken legs together, if you like.
Place the sliced onion in a large cast iron skillet. Drizzle with a glug of olive oil. Place the chicken on top of the onion slices, breast-side up. Place the skillet in the oven with the legs pointing towards the back of the oven.
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375℉ and continue to roast until the bird is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh reads 155℉ to 165℉ degrees. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes.
While the chicken finishes cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it smells nutty and turns light brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the green beans and do not stir for 3 minutes. Flip the green beans and allow the other side to sizzle and char, for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Pour the brown butter over the beans, add the juice of one lemon wedge and a generous sprinkle of salt and toss to combine.
Carve the chicken as desired and serve alongside the brown butter green beans and remaining lemon slices.