Rostit de festa major

Rostit de festa major is a traditional Catalan chicken dish that's made for holidays and festivities. The version from Empordà is usually made with a combination of chicken, onions, garlic, cinnamon, bay leaves, cognac, lard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The chicken is cut into pieces, browned in lard and oil, and mixed with the onions, garlic, cinnamon, bay leaves, and seasonings. Cognac is poured over the chicken pieces and the dish is roasted for more than an hour while occasionally being basted with the pan juices. Before serving, the dish is also moistened with pan juices. Once done, rostit de festa major is typically accompanied by roasted potatoes and a fresh salad on the side.