Classic Roast Chicken Dinner

Elevate your Sunday supper with this Classic Roast Chicken Dinner, a timeless recipe that brings comfort to the table with bold flavors and effortless charm. Featuring a perfectly roasted whole chicken infused with zesty lemon, fragrant rosemary, and garlic, this dish pairs beautifully with a medley of tender carrots, golden red potatoes, and caramelized onions. A touch of chicken broth ensures juicy meat and vegetables that soak up all the savory goodness. With only 20 minutes of prep and a heavenly aroma filling your kitchen, this all-in-one meal is ideal for a cozy family dinner or an impressive yet simple entertaining option. Perfect your roast chicken game with this easy, foolproof recipe that promises crisp, golden skin and succulent, flavorful bites every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 about 4 pounds whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lemon
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole carrots
• 4 medium red potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Rinse the chicken inside and out with water, then pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Place the chicken, breast side up, on a roasting pan.

Step 4

Slice the lemon in half and stuff one half into the chicken cavity along with the rosemary sprigs.

Step 5

Smash the garlic cloves lightly and add them into the cavity.

Step 6

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken, spreading it evenly using your hands or a brush.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper over the chicken.

Step 8

Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces.

Step 9

Cut the red potatoes into quarters.

Step 10

Peel and slice the onion into thick rings.

Step 11

In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots, potatoes, and onion rings with the remaining olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 12

Scatter the vegetables around the chicken in the roasting pan.

Step 13

Pour the chicken broth into the pan to keep the chicken moist and add more flavor to the vegetables.

Step 14

Squeeze the juice of the remaining half of the lemon over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 15

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 16

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Step 17

Serve the chicken alongside the roasted vegetables and enjoy your delicious homemade meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3269.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1372.2

Total Fat 58.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 5639.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 57.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.7mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 4674.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 47.6%