Best 13 Roast Chicken With Potatoes Lemon And Asparagus Recipes

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Roast chicken with potatoes, lemon, and asparagus is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. This flavorful and succulent dish is not only easy to prepare, but it also offers a delightful combination of tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and refreshing asparagus. The zesty lemon adds a bright and tangy flavor to the dish, while the herbs and spices provide a savory and aromatic touch. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or hosting a special gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your guests with its deliciousness and simplicity.

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LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED RED POTATOES FOR TWO



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This lemon-and-herb chicken dish is a trifecta of everything you and your other half need for a well-balanced meal. The best part of all? It really does come together in no time. While you have the potatoes roasting, you work on the chicken and asparagus. The dish is practically done by the time the potatoes are ready, and you can sit down to a fulfilling meal that doesn't suck the energy out of you.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 small red potatoes, rinsed and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally to make 2 cutlets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 a lemon, plus more juice if desired
1/2 pound asparagus, rinsed and cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil all over the potatoes. Sprinkle the garlic powder and some salt and pepper on top. Toss with your hands to coat all sides of the potatoes with the oil and seasoning. Bake, rotating the pan and flipping the potatoes halfway through, until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining teaspoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper onto the chicken breasts and gently pat it down with your fingers. Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet then sprinkle flour on top of the butter. Whisk to cook off the raw flour taste, 1 minute, then carefully add the chicken stock, vigorously whisking. Add the lemon zest and juice. Let cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the asparagus to the pot and cook until the asparagus has softened but is still bright green, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet and cook to ensure it's cooked thoroughly, another 3 minutes. Coat the chicken with sauce from the pan.
  • Place 1 piece of chicken on each of 2 plates, then divide the roasted potatoes between the plates next to the chicken. Place half of the asparagus on each plate and drizzle some sauce on top. Use the juice of the remaining lemon half on top of the dish if you desire more lemon flavor.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS



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One whole roasted chicken, cut up, and a single pan-plus some citrus, new potatoes, butter, and newly in-season asparagus-create the ideal meal to welcome spring.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 package cut-up whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
6 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place potatoes and half the butter in a roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until potatoes are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place chicken, skin side up, on top of potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Roast until chicken begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Scatter asparagus, lemon, remaining butter, and thyme around chicken. Roast until asparagus is tender and chicken is opaque throughout, 5 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, vegetables, and lemon drizzled with pan juices.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 bunch medium asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and halved
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Put a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the hot baking sheet. Scatter the potatoes and garlic around the chicken; reserve the bowl. Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil; leave the potatoes and garlic on the baking sheet.
  • Add the asparagus and tomatoes to the reserved bowl; toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Bake until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes start to burst, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven; switch the oven to broil. Toss the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sprinkle everything with the parmesan mixture. Broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅔ cup chicken broth, plus splash to deglaze pan
chopped fresh oregano for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
  • Place chicken pieces in large bowl. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Place potatoes in bowl with the chicken; stir together until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with marinade.
  • Transfer chicken pieces, skin side up, to prepared roasting pan, reserving marinade. Distribute potato pieces among chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon remainder of marinade over chicken and potatoes.
  • Place in preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, keeping chicken skin side up; continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
  • Set oven to broil or highest heat setting. Toss potatoes once again in pan juices. Place pan under broiler and broil until potatoes are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes to serving platter with chicken.
  • Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth and stir up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain; spoon juices over chicken and potatoes. Top with chopped oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 283.6 mg, Fat 74.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

LEMONY ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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This one-dish meal tastes like it needs hours of hands-on time to put together, but it's just minutes to prep the simple ingredients. The meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. So easy. -Sherri Melotik Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium lemon, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon paprika
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes, onion and sliced lemon in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt, rosemary and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased roasting pan. Roast on an upper oven rack 20 minutes., Meanwhile, toss chicken with paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches., Place chicken over potato mixture. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170° and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Immediately add spinach to vegetables, stirring to wilt slightly. Serve with chicken and, if desired, lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

ROSEMARY ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS, NEW POTATOES, ASPARAGUS & GARLIC



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An all-in-one lighter roast with Jersey Royals and a whole bulb of garlic - the potatoes catch the lemony cooking juices

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

750g new potato (preferably Jersey Royals), halved
2 large bunches asparagus, woody ends discarded
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, halved
small handful rosemary sprigs
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes, asparagus, garlic cloves, oil and lots of seasoning in a large roasting dish (about 30 x 20cm). Squeeze over all the juice from the lemon halves, then cut them into chunks and add them to the dish. Toss everything together, cover the dish with foil, and roast for about 15 mins.
  • Remove the foil and mix through the rosemary. Season the chicken thighs and arrange evenly in the dish.
  • Roast for another 25-30 mins until the potatoes are tender, and the chicken is crisp and cooked through. Serve the dish in the middle of the table for everyone to share.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Roast Chicken With Potatoes, Lemon, and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mooseybear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, halved
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
coarse salt and pepper
1 (3 lb) package whole chickens, cut up
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
6 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 478 degrees.
  • Place potatoes and half the butter in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, tossing once, until potatoes are golden, 20-25 minutes.
  • Place chicken, skin side up, on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until chicken begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Scatter asparagus, lemon, remaining butter, and thyme around chicken.
  • Roast until asparagus is tender and chicken is cooked throughout, 5-15 minutes.
  • Serve with pan juices.

LEMON ROASTED SPRING CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



Lemon roasted spring chicken with asparagus image

Pop all the ingredients for this lemon roasted chicken into a roasting tin. With asparagus and peas, the colours and flavours sing spring

Provided by Shivi Ramoutar

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks), bone-in, skin-on
2 small onions, cut into quarters
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled, bashed
1 lemon, sliced and pips removed
500g asparagus, woody ends trimmed
100g fresh or frozen peas
1 heaped tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
100ml chicken stock
25g butter
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the chicken pieces, onion wedges, garlic, lemon slices, asparagus and peas in a roasting tin in a single layer, then sprinkle over the oregano, drizzle with the olive oil and pour over the stock. Give everything a good stir to mix well, then dot the butter over the chicken pieces and season well. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake for 30 mins.
  • Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender.
  • Heat the grill to high. Put the tin under the grill for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin, if needed, being careful not to let the asparagus catch. Serve straight from the tin, or on a platter, with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES



Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes image

Thinly sliced lemons-whether slipped beneath the skin of a chicken or scattered around it in a pan-emit an incomparable aroma when roasted, taking on a honeyed overtone without losing any of their sassy edge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Coarse salt, to taste
1 whole chicken (about 6 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
12 stems of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced and 1 halved
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook potatoes in simmering salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Scatter potatoes, garlic, 6 thyme stems, and 1/2 of the lemon slices around chicken. Dot potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter divided into small pieces.
  • Stuff chicken cavity with 1 lemon half and 3 thyme stems. Truss chicken. Rub remaining 3 tablespoons butter on skin.
  • With your fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts. Push remaining lemon slices and thyme stems under skin in a single layer. Squeeze juice from remaining lemon half over chicken and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, turning potatoes 2 or 3 times, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 165 degrees, about 1 1/2 hours. Let stand for 15 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PARSLEY POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Chicken     Potato     Side     Dinner     Asparagus     Parsley     Boil

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Parsley potatoes
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 pound small red potatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
Salt and pepper
Roasted chicken
1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
1 (2/3-ounce) package fresh rosemary
Asparagus
1/2 pound asparagus

Steps:

  • To prepare the potatoes: Up to 3 hours before mealtime, finely chop 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Cut the potatoes in half (or quarters, if they are large) and place on a baking pan. Drizzle the lemon juice and half of the melted butter over the potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside until ready to cook.
  • To prepare the chicken: Up to 3 hours before mealtime, reach inside the chicken cavity and remove the assorted parts and discard. (Often the innards are packed in a small package and placed inside the main cavity. Sometimes these are placed in the neck cavity, so be sure to check there, too.) Rinse the chicken well and pat dry. Cut off any visible fat around the cavities. Place the chicken in a baking pan with the breast side facing up. Remove the large stems from the remaining parsley and place the leaves in the cavity with the rosemary sprigs. Brush the outside of the chicken with a little of the remaining butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • To prepare the asparagus: Break off the ends of the asparagus, place in a saucepan, and add about 1/2 inch of water. (Alternatively, if you have a microwave, place on a microwave-safe serving plate or shallow bowl. Add a few tablespoons of water and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap.) Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • One and one-half hours before mealtime, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • One hour and 15 minutes before mealtime, remove the plastic from the chicken and place on the top rack in the oven.
  • One hour before mealtime, remove the plastic wrap from the potatoes and place on the lower rack in the oven.
  • Thirty minutes before mealtime, brush the remaining butter over the chicken and stir the potatoes.
  • Fifteen minutes before mealtime, remove the chicken from the oven and poke a fork into the thigh to make sure the juices are not pink. If the juices run clear, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for 10 minutes. If they are pink, return it to the oven for 10 more minutes, or until the juices run clear.
  • Ten minutes before mealtime, place the saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender. (Alternatively, cook the asparagus in the microwave on high heat for 5 minutes, or until tender.) Drain off the water.
  • Place the whole chicken in the center of a serving plate and arrange the potatoes and asparagus around the chicken.

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES



Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes image

Roasted lemon chicken thighs with potatoes is a one-pan dinner prepared in 5 minutes with only 7 ingredients. It's a quick and easy meal for every day.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     Baked Chicken Thighs

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium lemon, sliced
10 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a roasting pan set over two burners at medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down in the hot oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and add potatoes. Mix potatoes with oil. Add lemon slices and garlic cloves and toss everything together so potatoes and garlic are well-coated in olive oil.
  • Transfer chicken to the oven and cook until chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 284.1 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 79.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 266.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

LEMONY CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND OREGANO



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This might be the easiest roast chicken and potatoes recipe out there. Roasting lemon slices with the potatoes infuses them with a bright, zippy flavor. Then, you can eat the roasted lemon or not - the caramelized, intense flavor is for true lemon lovers only. Serve this with one or two of your favorite condiments on the side for dipping the potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 to 3), patted dry with paper towels (see Tip)
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano, plus more for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup or hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and, if you like, line a sheet pan with parchment paper (not essential but helpful for cleaning up).
  • Trim the ends off 1 lemon, then cut the lemon in half crosswise.Thinly slice one half of the lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters, creating small triangles. Shake out the seeds then place the lemon quarters into a large bowl. Save the remaining lemon half for serving. Cut the remaining whole lemon into wedges, for serving.
  • Add chicken and potatoes to the large bowl with the lemon quarters. Add the oregano, salt and pepper; toss well. (Your hands are the best tools here.) Drizzle in the oil and toss again.
  • Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on one half of the prepared sheet pan, and potatoes and lemons on the other, spreading the potatoes out into one layer. Roast for 20 minutes. Using a long-handled spoon, stir the potatoes, then spread them out again in one layer. (You don't have to touch the chicken.) Continue roasting until chicken and potatoes are cooked through and everything is golden and crisped, another 15 to 20 minutes (40 to 45 minutes total roasting time).
  • To serve, squeeze the juice from the lemon half all over chicken and potatoes and give everything a good stir to incorporate all the tasty juices and browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with more oregano and salt, and serve with additional lemon wedges and condiments on the side.

ROAST CHICKEN NEW POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS



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This is from one of my Food and Wine cookbooks. They say to serve this with a sauvignon blanc from New Zealand

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
10 garlic cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, cut in quarters
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425. In a large roasting pan, toss the potatoes and garlic with 1 ½ tablespoons of the oil and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Put the pan in the upper third of the oven and cook, stirring once, for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; arrange the pieces, skin-side up, in a smaller roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Top each piece of chicken with a piece of the butter.
  • Stir the potatoes. Put the chicken in the oven with the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the potatoes.
  • Stir and continue to cook until the chicken, potatoes and asparagus are done, 10-15 minutes longer.
  • Remove both pans from the oven. Toss the potatoes and asparagus with the lemon zest. Serve with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 100.4, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3, Protein 36.9

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Chicken: Select a whole chicken that is 3 to 4 pounds in weight, ensuring it is fresh and free of any blemishes.
  • Preparing the Chicken: Rinse the chicken thoroughly inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. This helps the seasonings adhere better and promotes even cooking.
  • Flavorful Seasoning: Create a flavorful rub using a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. You can also add herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano for extra depth of flavor.
  • Stuffing the Chicken: For added flavor and moisture, stuff the chicken cavity with a mixture of quartered lemons, sprigs of thyme or rosemary, and halved cloves of garlic.
  • Roasting the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the chicken in a roasting pan. Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Adding Vegetables: While the chicken is roasting, prepare your vegetables. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces, trim the asparagus, and halve the lemons. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then add them to the roasting pan around the chicken for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Checking for Doneness: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh, making sure it doesn't touch the bone. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Conclusion:

    This roast chicken with potatoes, lemon, and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful seasoning, juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and bright citrus notes, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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