Forktionary

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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables 120

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Best Ever Roast Chicken And Root Vegetables? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

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

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes European French Healthy Gluten Free Fall Recipes One Pot Meals

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Main Dish Poultry Vegetables Oven Roast Chicken One Dish Meal Comfort Food Meat Whole Chicken Taste Mood Equipment 4 Hours Or Less