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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetable Side
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. This helps to achieve crispy skin.
- 3
- 4
Add Aromatics
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with fresh rosemary and lemon halves.
Vegetable Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the chopped carrots, quartered potatoes, and onion. Drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
Cooking
- 6
Roast the Chicken and Vegetables
Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the chicken. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
