Ingredients

  • 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken, washed and dried (about 5 lb)
  • 14 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced crosswise into rings
  • 12 cup celery, sliced diagonally
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 12 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Mix vinegar, olive oil, sugar, pepper, salt and sage in a small bowl.
  • Place 2 TB mixture in the cavity of the chicken; rotate to coat thoroughly.
  • Hook the wingtips under the back of the chicken and place chicken breast- side-up in a shallow baking pan.
  • Spoon remaining vinegar mixture over chicken, rubbing inot top and sides.
  • Place in a 350 degree F oven and roast for about 1 hour, basting with pan juices after 30 minutes.
  • Chicken is done when internal temperature is 180 degrees F, or when legs and wings move easily.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board.
  • Reserve pan juices.
  • Place chicken on a platter with the sauteed vegetables surrounding.
  • Spoon some of the pan juices over all.
  • About 30 minutes before chicken is done roasting, heat the 2 TB oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add bell pepper, celery and garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, salt and pepper and heat through for about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and follow directions above.