Jul 17 2026
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Roasted Chicken Recipe

Inspired by NanaSteak
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Potato Purée, Sautéed Asparagus, Lemon Thyme Jus

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Ingredients

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Roasted Chicken

Potato Purée

Sautéed Asparagus

Lemon Thyme Jus

Method

Roasting the Chicken

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rub the whole chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Place in a roasting pan.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Making Potato Purée

  1. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth.

Sautéing Asparagus

  1. 6

    Sauté the Asparagus

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Preparing Lemon Thyme Jus

  1. 7

    Make the Jus

    In a saucepan, combine chicken stock, thyme, and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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