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Easy Roasted Chicken

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Roasted Chicken recipe combines succulent roasted chicken with flavorful veggies and a garlic butter sauce for a delicious meal that’s simple to prepare.


Ingredients

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Roasted Chicken and Veggies:

  • 1 whole chicken 4-5 lbs
  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved
  • 1 lb carrots roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion quarted
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs salt divided
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbs Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs sage
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock

Garlic Butter:

  • 1 1/2 stick butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbs Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning or creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 tbs rosemary chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken inside and out with 1 tablespoon of salt, black pepper, and Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning.
  3. Stuff Chicken: Stuff the chicken cavity with rosemary, thyme, and sage.
  4. Roast Vegetables: Toss potatoes, carrots, and onion with olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt, and pepper. Spread them in a roasting pan.
  5. Roast Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken on top of the veggies. Roast in the oven for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Make Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with garlic, seasonings, lemon zest, and herbs.
  7. Finish Dish: Baste the chicken with white wine or chicken stock during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Serve the roasted chicken and veggies with garlic butter.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on your preferences.
  • Adjust the seasoning levels to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg