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French Roasted Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Bienvenue Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

A delicious roasted chicken dish.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Basting

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2

Prepare the Chicken

Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

3

Season the Chicken

Rub the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and black pepper generously inside and out.

4

Stuff the Chicken

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with crushed garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and half of the lemon (cut into wedges).

Vegetable Preparation

5

Chop the Vegetables

Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into even-sized pieces. Cut the onion into quarters.

6

Arrange Vegetables

In a large roasting pan, place the chopped carrots, potatoes, and onion around the chicken.

Roasting

7

Roast the Chicken

Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour.

8

Baste the Chicken

In the last 20 minutes of roasting, mix the chicken broth and melted butter in a bowl. Baste the chicken every 5 minutes for the last 20 minutes.

9

Check for Doneness

Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that the juices run clear when pierced at the thickest part of the thigh (internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C).

Serving

10

Rest and Serve

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted vegetables.