Roasted Chicken with Shallots, Leeks and White Wine

So as many of you know, my favorite dish and so comforting is a roasted chicken. I just love to make it for my family and when I have had a rough day, it soothes my soul. I made this up as I had tons of shallots (a staple in my frig) and leeks from the farmer’s market. I had a bottle of white wine that I had opened the night before. I took out my favorite roasting pan and thickly sliced the shallots longwise and cut the leeks into thick rings. I tossed the shallots and leeks in the bottom of the pan with salt and pepper. I gave a drizzle of olive oil and tossed again. (Sometimes I do add citrus here, juice, zest and quartered lemons) I placed the chicken, breast side up. I drizzled the bird with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and fresh ground pepper. I added an onion and fresh herbs to the cavity. It was fantastic but that’s what I love, chicken goes with everything so you can make it any flavor profile you want. Use up what you have. I served this with roasted peppers from my garden and Delicata Squash I bought at the farmer’s market.