herb-roasted whole chicken vegetables (Printable)

Whole chicken roasted with herbs, garlic, and root vegetables for a flavorful, comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 whole chicken, approximately 4 lbs

→ Root Vegetables

02 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
03 - 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 large onion, quartered
05 - 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Seasoning Blend

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
08 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (218°C) ensuring rack is centered.
02 - Arrange carrots, parsnips, onion, and potatoes evenly in a large roasting pan.
03 - Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and minced garlic onto chicken, coating evenly and under skin where possible.
04 - Position chicken breast-side up on top of vegetables in roasting pan.
05 - Roast chicken and vegetables uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until chicken registers 165°F (74°C) in thickest part of thigh and vegetables are tender.
06 - Transfer chicken to carving board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses inexpensive ingredients you probably already have at home
  • Perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy gatherings
  • Simple enough for beginners yet feels like a special occasion
  • Roasting everything together makes cleanup a breeze
02 -
  • Full of immune-boosting vitamins thanks to the vegetables
  • Leftovers make amazing sandwiches and soup bases
  • Gluten free without any adjustments
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot tent the chicken loosely with foil after the first forty minutes to prevent over-browning
  • To guarantee crisp skin let the chicken air dry uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before roasting
  • Do not rush the resting time Juices need a chance to redistribute for every piece to stay juicy

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