Roasted Chicken Recipe
Roasted root vegetables, dark chicken jus
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken and season generously with salt and black pepper, including inside the cavity.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the carrots, potatoes, and onions into even-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
- 4
Roast the Chicken and Vegetables
Place the seasoned chicken in the center of a roasting pan. Surround it with the seasoned vegetables. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken and vegetables.
- 5
Roasting Time
Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- 6
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve the roasted chicken with the root vegetables and drizzle some of the dark chicken jus over the top.
