Roast Chicken with Veggies
Here's how to make the perfect roast chicken and veggies dish. Learn how to prepare a succulent, golden-brown roast chicken paired with perfectly seasoned, tender vegetables. This step-by-step recipe ensures a flavorful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this classic dish is sure to impress.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1, 4-5 lb. roaster chicken
- 4 T extra virgin olive
- 2 T Dr. J’s all-purpose seasoning or your favorite
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 3 small to medium sized onions
- 6 carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1.5 lb. baby potatoes cut in half
- 4, 6- inch sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6, 6- inch sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 ½ tsp. Kosher salt
- ¾ tsp. Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Take out the giblets and pat dry your chicken. Rub 2 T of the olive oil over your chicken and then season with the all-purpose rub.
- Season the inside of the chicken cavity with a good sprinkle of kosher salt, ground black pepper. and my allpurpose rub.
- Cut your onions in half, peel the and leave the root end intact. Cut each half into three wedges cutting through the root. This will keep the onions together.
- Fill the cavity with half of a lemon, as many onions wedges as will fit, 2 rosemary sprigs, 3 thyme sprigs and garlic cloves.
- Add your potatoes, onions, carrots, remaining thyme and rosemary sprigs to a large roasting pan. Season with the remaining 2 T of olive oil and then sprinkle with kosher salt, ground black pepper. and one teaspoon of my allpurpose rub. Mix it all together. Place your roaster chicken on top of the veggies, breast side up. There is no need to tie the legs.
- Place in your preheated oven, on the center rack, uncovered. Roast for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Take out of the oven. Remove the veggies to a separate platter. Tent the chicken with foil and let rest for 15 minutes. The temperature of the chicken will continue to increase, and all the juices will be redistributed.
- You are now ready to eat! Carve and enjoy!