Delicious Roasted Chicken & Vegetables Made Simple

Roast Chicken and Veggies for any Occasion

⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 👨‍🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | 🍽 Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg)
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 head of garlic, halved
• Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

For the Vegetables:

• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare chicken: Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry inside and out.
2. Season: Mix softened butter with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Rub all over chicken, including under the skin.
3. Stuff cavity: Place lemon halves, garlic halves, and herb sprigs inside the cavity. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
4. Prepare vegetables: Toss potatoes, carrots, and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a roasting pan.
5. Place chicken: Set chicken breast-side up on top of vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Roast: Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
7. Rest: Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
8. Serve: Carve chicken and arrange on a platter with roasted vegetables. Drizzle with pan juices.

Chef’s Tips:

• Dry skin = crispy skin! Pat it very dry before seasoning
• Letting chicken rest redistributes juices for moister meat
• Save the carcass for homemade chicken stock!
• Use a meat thermometer—it’s the only reliable way to check doneness

Why It’s a Showstopper:

A perfectly roasted chicken is the mark of a confident cook. It’s elegant, impressive, feeds a crowd, and fills your home with an irresistible aroma.

Nutritional Highlights: Complete meal in one pan, high protein, rich in vitamins from vegetables