Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables Recipe

Impress your family with this succulent roast chicken and root vegetables recipe! A comforting Sunday dinner classic, perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. Golden-brown chicken, tender root vegetables, and a rich aroma will fill your kitchen. Easy to follow instructions for a delicious meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 93 mins
Calories 263.9 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables

  • 1 (4-5 pound) whole roasting chicken
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter

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How to Make Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously inside and out with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and parsnips into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. Toss the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs de Provence.
  5. Place the vegetables in a single layer around the chicken in a large roasting pan.
  6. Roast for 75-90 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

18g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables?

Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables takes about 113 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 93 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables?

Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables has approximately 263.9 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables?

The key ingredients for Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables are Roasting Chicken, Lemon, Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Salt And Pepper, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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