Roasted Chicken Recipe
Served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasonal Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Method
Roasted Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place the garlic cloves and rosemary inside the cavity of the chicken. Squeeze the lemon over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity as well.
- 3
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through cooking.
Seasonal Vegetables
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is roasting, clean and cut the carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Roast the Vegetables
In a bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for the last 30 minutes of the chicken's cooking time.
Mashed Potatoes
- 6
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