Name: Perfectly Roasted Herb Chicken with Potatoes 🍗
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients: Whole chicken (3-4 lbs); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 lb baby potatoes, halved; Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

This roasted herb chicken is easy to prepare, wonderfully aromatic, and has crispy skin with juicy, flavorful meat.

Quick Steps ✨

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Season chicken inside and out with spices; stuff with garlic and lemon.

Place chicken in a roasting pan; add potatoes around.

Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting halfway through.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Prepare the Oven and Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the whole chicken, removing any giblets.

2. Season the Chicken: Rub olive oil all over the chicken. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, then sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.

3. Stuff with Flavor: Stuff the chicken cavity with smashed garlic cloves and lemon quarters. This adds wonderful flavor as the chicken roasts.

4. Arrange in Pan with Potatoes: Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Scatter the baby potatoes around the chicken and toss them with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

5. Roast and Baste: Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting the chicken with its own juices halfway through cooking. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finish. Serve hot with the potatoes!

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Substitutions 🔄

Chicken: Try using bone-in chicken thighs for a faster cooking option.

Potatoes: Sweet potatoes add a unique twist and natural sweetness.

Herbs: Fresh thyme or rosemary can replace dried herbs for more flavor.

Useful Notes 📝

Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.

Rest Before Serving: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven to retain its juices.

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 410 kcal

🍗 Fat: 23g (saturates: 5g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 15g (sugars: 2g)

🌾 Fiber: 3g

💪 Protein: 35g

🧂 Salt: 1.5g

Don’t worry about calories, this is full of flavor and protein!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store any leftover chicken and potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

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