Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe
oven roasted half-chicken, spicy chimichurri, whipped potatoes, roasted vegetables
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Chimichurri Sauce
Whipped Potatoes
Roasted Vegetables
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Chicken
Rinse the half chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Make Seasoning Mix
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 4
Season Chicken
Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken, ensuring it gets into the crevices.
- 5
Roast Chicken
Place the chicken on a roasting pan, breast side up.
- 6
Cook Chicken
Roast in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Chimichurri Sauce
- 7
Mix Chimichurri
In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Season Chimichurri
Whisk together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 9
Rest Chimichurri
Let sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Whipped Potatoes
- 10
- 11
Boil Potatoes
Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 12
- 13
Add Ingredients
Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.
- 14
Whip Potatoes
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Roasted Vegetables
- 15
Prepare Vegetables
Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting them into uniform pieces.
- 16
Toss Vegetables
In a large bowl, toss the sliced carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 17
Arrange Vegetables
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 18
Roast Vegetables
Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
