Oven-Roasted Chicken

If you are looking for a family style festive meal, this one pot option is sure to please everyone. Seasoned with fresh rosemary, this oven-roasted chicken and medley of vegetables is perfect for a family dinner. 

Oven-Roasted Chicken

Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-5 pound) whole chicken
  • 6 Tbs butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 medium sweet potato (~1 pound) peeled and diced
  • 1 pound golden potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced on the bias

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 ℉.
  • In a small bowl, mix butter, chopped rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic together and set aside.
  • In the bottom of a Dutch oven, place sliced onions, potatoes, and carrots. Salt and pepper the vegetables well.
  • Clean the neck and giblets out of the chicken. Pat dry with paper towels. Use twine to tie the legs together.
  • Season the cavity generously with salt and pepper.
  • Use your hands to slather the butter mixture under the breast skin and all over the chicken.
  • Place in Dutch oven on top of sliced vegetables.
  • Roast in the oven uncovered for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 ℉ and continue cooking uncovered. Approximately 20 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165 ℉.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
  • Carve the chicken and serve.

Notes

It is important to make sure the chicken is completely thawed. 

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Oven-roasted chicken is a timeless classic that is sure to impress. Please comment and share a picture of your success here with me. Connect with me on social media for more inspiration. If you are looking for a delicious dessert to pair with this meal, check out my Lady Mae Cake recipe here.