A Complete Roasted Chicken Meal To Die For Recipe

One pan, one hour, and pure culinary magic! This complete roasted chicken dinner is bursting with flavor. Juicy roasted chicken, tender potatoes, and perfectly crisp green beans all come together in one easy-to-clean baking dish. Impress your family and friends with this stunning and surprisingly simple recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 634.3 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
A Complete Roasted Chicken Meal To Die For

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for A Complete Roasted Chicken Meal To Die For

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pound trimmed green beans
  • Red Potatoes
  • Chicken Breasts

How to Make A Complete Roasted Chicken Meal To Die For

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Coat a large (9x13 inch) baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Arrange 8-10 thin lemon slices in a single layer in the bottom of the dish.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Add 1 pound trimmed green beans to the bowl and toss to coat.
  6. Remove green beans with a slotted spoon and arrange them on top of the lemon slices.
  7. Add 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large, to the bowl and toss to coat.
  8. Arrange potatoes around the edge of the dish on top of the green beans.
  9. Place a 3-4 pound whole chicken in the bowl and coat thoroughly with the remaining olive oil mixture.
  10. Place the chicken, skin-side up, in the center of the dish.
  11. Pour any remaining olive oil mixture over the chicken.
  12. Roast for 50 minutes.
  13. Remove the chicken from the dish and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  14. Return the beans and potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  15. Carve the chicken and serve with the roasted green beans and potatoes.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

33g

Carbs

15g