Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
This feast, featuring a seasoned, roasted half-chicken, is paired with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Herb Roasted Chicken
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Method
Herb Roasted Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the half chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- 3
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the juices halfway through.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 4
- 5
Seasonal Vegetables
- 6
Prepare the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the sliced carrots and zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- 7
Roast the Vegetables
Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the oven alongside the chicken for the last 20-25 minutes of the chicken's cooking time, or until tender and slightly caramelized.


