Best-Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken (2-3 lbs); 1 lemon, halved; 1 head garlic; 1 bunch fresh thyme; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 5 carrots, peeled and sliced thick; 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced; 3 yellow onions, peeled and quartered; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken (2-3 lbs)
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic
1 bunch fresh thyme
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
5 carrots, peeled and sliced thick
3 parsnips, peeled and sliced
3 yellow onions, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup chicken broth

1
Put the carrots, parsnips and onions in the bottom of a big roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, and add to that the 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
2
Then, remove the contents from the cavity of the chicken.
3
Slice the top off of the whole head of garlic, and put that, the halved lemon, and the whole bunch of thyme inside the cavity. Truss the legs of the chicken.
4
Season the outside of the chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper.
5
Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan, fold the wings underneath the bird.
6
Put the pan into a 400-degree oven for an hour and fifteen minutes -- at that point, check to see if the chicken's done (slice the wing, the juices should run clear). Add more time if needed.
7
Let rest for 10-15 minutes, carve and serve with the roasted vegetables.

514

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken (2-3 lbs), 1 lemon, halved, 1 head garlic, 1 bunch fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Best-Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best-Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables

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