Fragrant Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Fragrant Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens; salt and pepper; olive oil (extra virgin is best); 6 tablespoons fresh rosemary (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh thyme (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh sage (use alone or in combination); 1 green apple, peeled and quartered; 2 medium onions, quartered; ½ teaspoon paprika; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 15 baby carrots; 1 bunch celery, cut into 1 inch pieces; more salt and pepper; 4 minced garlic cloves (or to taste); 2 diced parsnips (optional); 12 ounces good quality Chardonnay wine

Servings: persons

1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
salt and pepper
olive oil (extra virgin is best)
6 tablespoons fresh rosemary (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh thyme (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh sage (use alone or in combination)
1 green apple, peeled and quartered
2 medium onions, quartered
½ teaspoon paprika
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
15 baby carrots
1 bunch celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
more salt and pepper
4 minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
2 diced parsnips (optional)
12 ounces good quality Chardonnay wine

1
Rub cleaned and dried chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
2
Place fresh herbs, apples and onions in the cavity of the chicken.
3
Place the chicken in a roasting pan or dutch oven.
4
Arrange the potatoes, carrots, garlic, celery (and parsnips) around the chicken.
5
Drizzle olive oil over all and generously salt and pepper chicken and vegetables.
6
Pour the white wine over the veggies.
7
Sprinkle paprika over the chicken.
8
Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 80 to 90 minutes.
9
Note: Baste chicken occasionally with pan juices while cooking.
10
Also, the larger the chicken you use, the more veggies and wine you'll want to add.

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, salt and pepper, olive oil (extra virgin is best), 6 tablespoons fresh rosemary (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh thyme (use alone or in combination) or 6 tablespoons fresh sage (use alone or in combination), and more.

Yes, Fragrant Roast Chicken 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.

Fragrant Roast Chicken

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