Name: Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp. ground cumin -; 1 tsp. ground mustard -; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -; 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb.) whole chicken -; 1 1/2 lb. baby Yukon potatoes, quartered -; 2 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced into 1/2" rounds -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted -; 1/4 c. tomato paste -; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves -

Ingredients for - Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken

1. 1 tsp. ground cumin

2. 1 tsp. ground mustard

3. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

4. 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more

5. Freshly ground black pepper

6. 1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb.) whole chicken

7. 1 1/2 lb. baby Yukon potatoes, quartered

8. 2 large leeks, white and light green parts sliced into 1/2" rounds

9. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

10. 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

11. 1/4 c. tomato paste

12. 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

How to cook deliciously - Tomato-Butter Roast Chicken

1 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine cumin, mustard, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt, and several grounds of black pepper.

2 . Stage

Pat chicken dry. Rub spice mixture all over chicken. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes, leeks, and oil; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer about half of potatoes and leeks to a large Dutch oven or heatproof pot. Arrange chicken on top.

4 . Stage

In a medium bowl, whisk butter, tomato paste, thyme, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup tomato butter for serving. Brush chicken all over with remaining tomato butter. Fill in gaps on sides with remaining potatoes and leeks.

5 . Stage

Cover pot and roast chicken and vegetables 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°, 35 to 45 minutes more. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.

6 . Stage

Brush chicken with reserved tomato butter and serve with vegetables alongside.

7 . Stage

Make Ahead: Tomato butter can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.