This Simple Roast Chicken is a one pan meal that’s perfectly healthy and comforting
Super Simple Roast Chicken. My kind of dinner.
I know so many people who are afraid of roasting a whole chicken. Well, fear no more. This couldn’t be simpler. This chicken is tender, flavorful, and combined with a whole bunch of delicious veggies. Having an entire roast chicken on a bed of veggies looks like it’s straight out of a magazine! Everyone at your table will be super impressed, but the best part? It’s so simple!
First things first, this chicken needs to be packed with flavor. As always, I’m all about the simple ingredients. A little lemon, garlic, and some fresh herbs are all you need for a Simple Roast Chicken.
Then sit it pretty on that bed of veggies! Carrots, potatoes, and of course chicken make this a true one-pot meal.
Ugh, and that crispy skin? Yeah, it’s the best part. A real show stopper!
Don’t be afraid. You got this. Let’s get cooking!
Simple Roast Chicken
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound small yellow potatoes (quartered)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 4-5 pound whole chicken (I use the Brined Whole Organic Chicken from Trader Joe’s)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 head of garlic (sliced in half to expose the bulbs (do not need to peel))
- Large handful of parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or water
Instructions
- 1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pan add the potatoes, carrots, and half of the onion.
- 2) Using paper towels, pat the chicken dry. Place the remaining half of the onion, lemon, garlic, and parsley inside the cavity of the chicken. Should be very full. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes, carrots, and onion bed. Tie the legs of the chicken together using kitchen twine to help keep the juices in.
- 3) Brush the outside of the chicken with the olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour the chicken stock around the chicken into the pan. Bake for 90 minutes, then let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Comments
Samantha Anderson
So easy and delicious! Felt like a fancy dinner with little effort! The chicken was moist and golden and the potatoes and carrots were cooked perfect! 100% would make this again.
★★★★★
Laney Schwartz
That’s exactly why I love it! Simple and fancy!
Emily
Easy and delicious!
★★★★★
Caitlin
This recipe is THE BEST! I make it all the time and my whole family loves it!
★★★★★
Cecilia Ferguson
Wow! You guys, this recipe is so simple and quick to pull together. I have made many roast chicken recipes but nothing this simple and delish. A big hit for my entire family. Thank you, Laney!!
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
So glad the family loves it!
Kristen
I BOUGHT A CHICKEN AND AM DOING THIS TOMORROW! So excited and LOVE your recipes!!!!!
Life is but a Dish
Yay!!!! And thank you!