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Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken

A flavorful and juicy roasted chicken infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
Herb Mixture
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 4 carrots carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 potatoes potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 onion onion quartered

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  4. Place the vegetables in the roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
Roasting
  1. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.

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