Can Roasted Chicken with White Wine Jus Be Doubled for a Crowd

Question

My family and I have really enjoyed the Roasted Chicken with White Wine Jus recipe from Milk Street 365, and we'd like to make it for a larger group than 4.
Could this recipe double with a second chicken on the same baking sheet?  If so, are there any recommended adjustments in cooking time or temperature?
Thank you!

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hello Phil,
We are so pleased that you and your family enjoy the Roasted Chicken with White Wine Jus recipe. You can definitely double the recipe with a couple of nuances. Doubling the recipe will produce twice as much fat from the roasted chickens. Deglaze the baking sheet with half of the wine (3/4 cup) before pouring it into a saucepan. Let the saucepan sit to allow the grease to rise to the top. Skim most of this off before stirring in the remaining 3/4 cup of wine and reducing the sauce. It might take longer than 8 minutes to reduce by half because of the increased volume. As always, keep an eye on the visual cues in the recipe.
Let us know how it turns out!

Can Roasted Chicken with White Wine Jus Be Doubled for a Crowd

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