Herb-Infused Garlic Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Herb-Infused Garlic Roast Chicken, inspired by Barefoot Contessa. This recipe elevates your typical roast with succulent, tender chicken that's bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and roasted garlic. Paired with a medley of sweet carrots, creamy gold potatoes, and savory sweet onions, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a vibrant centerpiece for any dining table. Perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or cozy family dinners, it also boasts incredible leftovers that only get better with time. Serve with a drizzle of juices from the pan to enhance the flavors, and watch your guests go back for seconds—and thirds!
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Roasting Chicken
1 (5 - 6 lbs, cleaned and patted dry)
Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
to taste
Garlic
2 heads (cut in half crosswise)
Lemon
1 (quartered)
Sweet Onion
1/2 large (sliced thick)
Carrots
4 (cut diagonally into 2-inch chunks)
Golden Delite Potatoes
12 (halved)
Butter
5 tablespoons (melted)
Instructions
1
Prepare the chicken: As soon as you bring the chicken home, season it generously with salt both inside and out. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for up to 2 days to allow the flavors to penetrate.
2
Preheat the oven: When you're ready to roast, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
3
Season the chicken: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and pat the outside dry with paper towels. Season the inside of the chicken liberally with salt and pepper, then stuff the cavity with the halved garlic heads and quartered lemon.
4
Prepare the chicken for roasting: Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body to create an even shape for cooking. Position the chicken in a roasting pan that fits it snugly.
5
Prepare the vegetables: Scatter the thickly sliced onion, carrot chunks, and halved potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan. Brush the chicken with melted butter, then pour any remaining butter over the vegetables. Season everything with additional salt and pepper.
6
Roast the chicken: Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and thigh. Baste the chicken and vegetables with the pan juices about halfway through. (Cooking time may vary; check a 5 1/2 lb chicken at around 1 hour 20 minutes.).
7
Finish cooking: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven, transfer it to a cutting board, and cover with aluminum foil to rest. Return the vegetables to the oven for an additional 15 minutes to further caramelize.
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Serve: After the vegetables finish roasting, carve the chicken and arrange the slices on a serving platter surrounded by the roasted vegetables. Generously drizzle pan juices over the chicken and vegetables before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main dish described in this recipe?
The dish is an Herb-Infused Garlic Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables, featuring succulent chicken and a medley of carrots, gold potatoes, and onions.
What size roasting chicken should I use?
A roasting chicken weighing between 5 and 6 pounds is recommended for this recipe.
How should the chicken be prepped before roasting?
Season the chicken with salt inside and out, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate it for up to 2 days to let flavors penetrate.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) before roasting the chicken.
What aromatics are stuffed inside the chicken?
The cavity is stuffed with two garlic heads cut in half crosswise and one quartered lemon.
How do I prepare the chicken for even cooking?
Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body to create a uniform shape.
Which root vegetables are used in this dish?
The recipe uses 4 carrots, 12 Golden Delite potatoes, and half of a large sweet onion.
How should the carrots be cut?
Carrots should be cut diagonally into 2-inch chunks.
How are the potatoes prepared?
Use 12 Golden Delite potatoes and cut them in half before roasting.
How much butter is needed and how is it used?
Use 5 tablespoons of melted butter; brush it over the chicken and pour the remainder over the vegetables.
How long does the chicken need to roast?
The chicken typically takes about 1.5 hours to roast, though a 5.5 lb chicken may be ready in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the roast chicken is fully cooked?
The chicken is done when the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh.
Should I baste the chicken during cooking?
Yes, baste the chicken and vegetables with the pan juices about halfway through the roasting time.
What should I do with the chicken once it is removed from the oven?
Transfer it to a cutting board and cover it with aluminum foil to let it rest.
What happens to the vegetables while the chicken rests?
Return the vegetables to the oven for an additional 15 minutes to allow them to further caramelize.
How should the final dish be served?
Carve the chicken and arrange it on a platter with the vegetables, then drizzle generously with pan juices.
What type of onion is best for this recipe?
A large sweet onion, sliced thickly, is recommended for the best flavor profile.
Who is the inspiration behind this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the Barefoot Contessa style of ultimate comfort food.
Can I prepare the chicken in advance?
Yes, seasoning and refrigerating the chicken for up to 2 days ahead of time improves the flavor.
Why is it important to pat the chicken dry?
Patting the outside dry with paper towels ensures the skin becomes crispy rather than steaming.
How many garlic heads are required?
The recipe calls for 2 whole heads of garlic.
Are the leftovers good for this dish?
Yes, the recipe boasts incredible leftovers that are said to get better with time.
What seasoning is used for the vegetables?
The vegetables are seasoned with melted butter, salt, and black pepper.
Is this recipe suitable for a family dinner?
Yes, it is described as a perfect centerpiece for cozy family dinners or special gatherings.
What kind of pan should be used for roasting?
Use a roasting pan that fits the chicken snugly to ensure even cooking and juice collection.
Does the recipe include black pepper?
Yes, black pepper is used to season both the inside of the chicken and the vegetable medley.
How many potatoes are used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 12 Golden Delite potatoes.
How many carrots are needed?
You will need 4 carrots for this recipe.
Should the garlic be peeled?
No, the garlic heads should be cut in half crosswise with the skin on before being stuffed into the cavity.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 9 main ingredients: chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon, sweet onion, carrots, potatoes, and butter.