Thomas Keller’s Roasted Chicken | Discover MasterClass | MasterClass

Thomas Keller is often asked what he would want as his last meal. His menu varies depending on his mood, but one dish is always on it: roast chicken. It’s a personal favorite and a signature item at his restaurant Bouchon. • Full Oven-roasted chicken recipe: • Chef Keller’s MasterClass lesson: Chef Keller loves the contrasting flavors and textures from different parts of the chicken, from the pope’s nose at the tail to the wings and thighs and on to the “oysters” between the back and the leg. He’s not alone. Roast chicken was also one of Julia Child’s favorite dishes. When she visited The French Laundry, Chef Keller says, the staff always sent out a roast chicken for her. Chef Keller is the only American chef to have been awarded simultaneous three Michelin star ratings for two restaurants, The French Laundry and Per Se. He is the holder of a total of seven Michelin stars and is the first American male chef to be designated a C