Perfectly Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Perfectly Easy Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs; 1 lemon, halved; 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced; 2 cups carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 fennel bulb, tops removed, and cut into wedges; 1/3 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
2 cups carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 fennel bulb, tops removed, and cut into wedges
1/3 cup olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
3
Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.

658

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs, and more.

Yes, Perfectly Easy 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.

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Perfectly Easy Roast Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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