Best 12 Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables Recipes

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When it comes to classic comfort food, roast chicken with spring vegetables is a dish that ticks all the boxes. The juicy, succulent chicken, paired with tender, flavorful spring vegetables, creates a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting in the kitchen, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. With its versatile flavors and ease of preparation, roast chicken with spring vegetables is the perfect meal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to special gatherings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 heads baby bok choy, sliced into quarters
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Add the coriander to a spice grinder and pulse a few times until the seeds are just cracked. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken thighs all over with salt and pepper. Add the oil to a large cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, sear the chicken, skin side down, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Turn the thighs over and cook until brown, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the pan to a plate, skin side up, and set aside.
  • After the chicken is removed from the pan, add the cracked coriander and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Nestle the bok choy into the leeks and add 2 tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken, skin side up, into the vegetables and cook for a few minutes until the thighs are 165 degrees F in the thickest part. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the chives. Serve right from the pan!

CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Dry vermouth is the surprise star in this recipe. While it performs similarly to a dry white wine, the herbs and botanicals used to make vermouth add a more complex flavor that complements the roasted vegetables on the plate. Since Vermouth is a wine, store it in the refrigerator after opening to keep it fresh.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch baby carrots, greens trimmed, halved lengthwise if large
1 small bulb fennel, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch asparagus (preferably thin), ends trimmed
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (8 to 10 ounces each)
1/3 cup dry vermouth or white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Toss the carrots and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Add the asparagus, season with salt and roast until bright green and crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook until well browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 more minutes. Carefully add the vermouth to the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board to rest, about 5 minutes. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the heavy cream and mustard to the pan juices, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley and vinegar.
  • Divide the vegetables among plates. Slice the chicken and add to the plates; spoon the pan sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 157 milligrams, Sodium 577 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 7 grams

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken quarters
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lemon, halved
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fingerling or other small potatoes
2 bunches radishes
1 bunch scallions
1 bunch baby carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then place skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the chicken and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes and radishes in half and cut the scallions into thirds. Toss the potatoes, radishes, carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the oven and scatter the vegetables around it. Continue to roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 20 more minutes. Squeeze the remaining 1/2 lemon over the chicken and vegetables. Top with the dill and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 132 milligrams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLE GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 6-pound roasting chicken, patted dry
1 lemon (preferably Meyer lemon)
1 bulb fennel, tops and fronds reserved, bulb thickly sliced
1 head garlic, halved horizontally
1 small onion, cut into 6 wedges
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Let the chicken sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425˚. Remove 4 strips zest from the lemon with a vegetable peeler. Cut the lemon in half and set aside. Toss the sliced fennel, garlic, onion and lemon zest with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a roasting pan; set a rack on top. Place the chicken breast-side up on the rack. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the chicken, then rub with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; season inside and out with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then place the squeezed lemon half and fennel tops (breaking to fit) in the cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  • Transfer the chicken to the oven and roast 45 minutes. Mix the broth and vermouth in a measuring cup. Spoon a few tablespoons over the chicken and into the pan. Continue roasting, basting every 15 minutes with the broth mixture, until the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching the bone) registers 165˚, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (halfway through, tip the cavity juices into the pan). You should have about 1/2 cup of the broth mixture left.
  • Let the chicken rest 10 minutes in the pan. Tip the cavity juices into the pan again, then transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest 30 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the rack from the pan and pour in any remaining broth mixture, scraping up any browned bits; gently smash the vegetables. Pour the broth and vegetables into a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium saucepan; press to release the juices (discard the solids).
  • Bring the juices to a simmer over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, add the butter and swirl to melt. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon. Carve the chicken and serve with the gravy.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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New cooks are intimidated by the idea of roasting a chicken, but nothing could be simpler. If you roast the chicken with some vegetables in the same pan for about an hour, you will have a moist, golden bird and savory accompaniments - all ready to eat at the same time. While they cook, you can set the table, watch the news, maybe make a dessert.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 whole carrots
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium-size yellow onions 4 sprigs fresh or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
8 small white or red potatoes (about 1H inches in diameter)
1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds
3 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Preparing the Vegetables Peel the carrots and cut them crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Cut the thicker pieces in half lengthwise as well. Peel each onion and cut into quarters. Wash the potatoes under cold water to get rid of any dirt. Leave them whole and unpeeled. Scatter the carrots, onions, and potatoes on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking or roasting pan. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper over them, and lay 2 sprigs of the rosemary on top. If you are using dried rosemary, put 1 tablespoon in the palm of your hand and crumble it over the vegetables.
  • Preparing the Chicken The giblets, which consist of the liver, gizzard, and heart, plus the neck, are usually in a package inside the cavity of the chicken, between the legs. Remove them and discard or refrigerate them to use later. If there is a pale-yellow chunk of fat on either side of the cavity, pull or cut it off and discard. Hold the chicken under cold running water and rinse it inside and out. Shake off excess water and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the remaining 11/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over the outside of the chicken, rubbing them all over the skin. Set the chicken, the breast side facing up, on top of some of the vegetables, with the remaining ones surrounding the bird. Insert a dial-type (not instant-read) thermometer into the breast, taking care that the rod of the thermometer does not touch any bones.
  • Roasting the Chicken Put the chicken in the center of the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. When the timer rings, remove the pan from the oven and, using a large spoon, turn over the vegetables that surround the chicken. Don't bother with the vegetables under the chicken. Return the pan to the oven and set the timer for 30 more minutes. After 30 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven to check for doneness. Insert the tip of a small paring knife into the meat of the thigh where it attaches to the body. If the juices that run out are pink, the chicken needs to continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes. If the juices are clear, it is done. The meat thermometer should show a temperature of 170 degrees F to 180 degrees F when the chicken is done.
  • Carving the Chicken Carve the chicken according to the instructions on the preceding page. Scoop the vegetables out of the roasting pan and onto a serving platter. Remove the fat from the pan juices. Arrange the cut chicken pieces on top of vegetables, spoon some pan juices over the chicken and vegetables, scatter the 2 remaining rosemary sprigs on top and bring the dish to the table for serving.

ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or softened butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano or sage leaves, or a combination
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
1 1/2 to 2 pounds small waxy red or white potatoes, peeled, or larger potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch chunks, or other vegetables
Chopped parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, mix olive oil or butter, herbs, salt and pepper. Put chicken breast side up in a roasting pan. Toss half the herb-oil mixture with potatoes, scatter them in pan around chicken and put pan in oven. Roast about 20 minutes, and spoon some more herb-oil mixture over chicken and potatoes. Shake pan so potatoes turn and cook evenly.
  • After 10 minutes shake pan, and baste again; breast should be starting to brown. Reduce heat to 325, baste again and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 155 degrees or more. Total roasting time will be 50 to 70 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pan, and taste a potato; if not quite done, raise heat to 425 degrees, and roast (or broil) while letting chicken rest and carving it. Serve, garnished with parsley, with potatoes scattered around it.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 960 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CHICKEN POTPIE WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken Potpie With Spring Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pot Pie

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (or whole legs)
kosher salt
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
12 ounces asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives)
1/2 teaspoon lightly packed finely grated lemon zest
fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
heavy cream, for brushing the pastry
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, for dusting the pastry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer in a heavy flameproof pan, such as a large skillet or small roasting pan.
  • Roast the chicken until tender and the juices run clear, or it registers 175° on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool until you can handle it easily.
  • Pour all the fat from the pan into a small bowl; do not rinse out the pan; the cooked juices will be part of the sauce.
  • Meanwhile, put the broth in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the carrots and cook until just barely tender, about 3 minutes; scoop them out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling broth and cook for about 30 seconds; scoop out and add to the carrots; set aside the vegetables and the broth.
  • When the chicken has cooled, pull off the skin, cut off the meat, and cut into small pieces; add to the vegetables.
  • Put the roasting pan over medium heat and add back about 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat.
  • Add the flour and whisk to make a smooth paste.
  • Cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly, then slowly whisk in the broth to create a smooth sauce.
  • Cook the sauce, whisking frequently, until it is reduced to about 3 cups, is very smooth, and has the consistency of thick gravy, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a generous amount of pepper; taste for salt and add if needed.
  • Preheat oven again, at 400°.
  • On a lightly floured counter, roll the pastry just a bit larger than the size and shape of the top of your baking dish (at least 1 1/2 quart capacity); you can also make this using individual oven-proof bowls or ramekins.
  • Slide the pastry onto a baking sheet and bake until puffed and light brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fold the cooked vegetables, the peas, and chicken into the sauce, and simmer gently to heat everything through.
  • When the pastry is ready, scrape the filling into the baking dish, transfer the pastry top over the filling.
  • Brush the top with a little heavy cream and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  • Return to potpie to the oven and continue cooking until the filling is hot and the pastry is deep golden brown, another 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • **You can prepare the chicken, vegetables, and sauce one day ahead; refrigerate the sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.9, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 43.1

ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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An easy-to-prepare one-dish recipe. A combination of blue ribbon recipes I've found all over the internet and fused together. Feel free to substitute a bit here and there to make it your own.

Provided by Chonchos

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 red potatoes, cut into large cubes
1 (16 ounce) package carrots, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 stalk celery, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 sweet onion, sliced - divided
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cubed margarine, divided
1 large lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 stalk celery, cut into 3 pieces
1 ⅔ tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C).
  • Pour olive oil into a large bowl; toss potatoes, carrots, bite-size pieces of celery, and 3/4 of the sliced onion in the oil to coat. Set remaining onion aside. Transfer oiled vegetables to a large cast iron skillet.
  • Rinse chicken and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Generously season the chicken, inside and out, with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Place the remaining 1/4 of the sliced onion, 1/4 cup margarine, lemon slices, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and large pieces of celery into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken atop the oiled vegetables; scatter remaining 1/4 cup of margarine pieces and 1 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic in small amounts around the vegetables.
  • Roast chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crisp, the vegetables are tender, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) free-range chicken, excess fat removed from neck and body cavity and reserved
coarse sea salt
8 large fresh thyme sprigs
5 large savory, sprigs
5 large marjoram, sprigs
5 large flat leaf parsley sprigs
4 large tarragon, sprigs
3 large rosemary sprigs
fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, cut crosswise in half
3 lemon slices
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sections
4 asparagus spears, trimmed
2 spring onions, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle inside and out with salt; loosely wrap in a kitchen towel, and set on a plate.
  • Refrigerate for at least a few hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°; remove the bird from the refrigerator.
  • Coarsely chop the thyme, savory, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, and rosemary, including stems, and place in a small bowl.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and the olive oil; mix to combine.
  • Rub the mixture into the chicken's cavity.
  • Put the garlic and lemon slices in the cavity, and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter with a little of the reserved chicken fat over low heat.
  • With a basting brush, coat the skin of the chicken with some of the butter and fat.
  • Season with more pepper.
  • Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes, basting the bird several times with the remaining butter mixture.
  • Add the carrots, asparagus, and onions to the roasting pan and continue to cook until the juices from a pricked thigh run clear, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, continuing to baste the bird frequently with pan juices.
  • The internal temperature of the thickest part of a thigh should read 165°.
  • Transfer the bird to a platter and let rest breast side down for 15 minutes.
  • Cover the roasting pan and keep the vegetables warm.
  • Remove the string, carve the chicken, and serve with the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.3, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 270.6, Sodium 266.9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 65.2

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This one-dish roast chicken with vegetables tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It's unbelievably easy! -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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The rich and zesty pan sauce is what makes this simple, seasonal supper something you'll want to eat again and again.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Spring     Chicken     Asparagus     Potato     Radish     Garlic     Anchovy     Butter     White Wine     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 pound baby new potatoes, halved if larger than 1/2"
1 bunch radishes (about 1/2 pound), halved
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon anchovy paste, or 6 fillets, finely chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Using kitchen shears, remove bones from chicken thighs, keeping skin and flesh intact; discard bones. Season chicken all over with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Toss asparagus, potatoes, radishes, 2 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Transfer everything but the asparagus to a rimmed baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grease another rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp. oil. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, sear chicken skin side down until skin is crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer skin side up to prepared sheet. After all chicken is seared (reserve fat in skillet), transfer baking sheet to oven and roast until chicken is cooked though, 8-10 minutes.
  • When you open oven to roast chicken, remove baking sheet with vegetables, arrange asparagus over potatoes and radishes, then continue to roast until asparagus is crisp-tender and potatoes and radishes are well browned and tender, 8-10 minutes more (it should take the same amount of time to finish as the chicken).
  • Meanwhile, carefully pour off excess fat from reserved skillet, leaving browned bits on the bottom. Add garlic, anchovy paste, and 1 Tbsp. butter to skillet and cook over medium heat until garlic is softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, scraping up browned bits with a spatula or wooden spoon, and continue to cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice. Add remaining butter one piece at a time, swirling and stirring after each addition to fully emulsify sauce. Stir in 1 Tbsp. parsley.
  • Transfer chicken and vegetables to a platter, then pour sauce over. Top with more parsley before serving.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND LEMON-HONEY SAUCE



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Have you ever considered roasting your chicken vertically? Your results will be tender and juicy. You can buy vertical roasting stands in a store, or you can use your angel food cake pan insert! If you decided to use this method, after roasting, make sure you clean the insert completely of all traces of fat or your next cake may not rise well. This recipe comes from Cuisine at Home.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 chicken

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (3 lb) whole chickens
12 medium red potatoes, trimmed around center
12 asparagus spears, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 carrots, cut into sticks
olive oil
paprika, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup shallot, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 lemon, zest of, minced
fresh chives, minced
salt, to taste
cayenne, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third of oven so vertical chicken will not touch top of oven.
  • Place removable insert from angel food cake pan (or use commercial roasting stand) in a 10" shallow pan (like a deep dish pie plate).
  • Prepare chicken, trimming off all fat.
  • Rub the chicken with oil, season with paprika, salt and pepper inside and out.
  • Prop chicken, with legs down, on the tube of the cake pan insert, or vertical roaster.
  • Toss prepared vegetables with oil, salt and pepper; keeping asparagus separate from potatoes and carrots.
  • Arrange potatoes and carrots around the base of the chicken, then roast for 30 minutes.
  • For the basting liquid, combine honey and lemon juice.
  • After the chicken has roasted 30 minutes, brush it with some of the mixture.
  • Add asparagus to pan, then roast 15 more minutes.
  • Baste a second time, then roast chicken until it reached an internal temperature of 170 degrees in the thigh, about 15 more minutes.
  • Allow chicken to rest 15 minutes before carving.
  • While chicken is resting, prepare the sauce.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté shallots and ginger in 1 TBS unsalted butter, cooking till soft.
  • Add broth, wine, lemon juice, and honey.
  • Simmer 15 minutes, or until reduced by half.
  • Strain into a clean saucepan.
  • Whisk in cream; bring to a boil.
  • Mash 1 TBS unsalted butter and flour together.
  • Add butter and flour mixture to finish the sauce and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in lemon zest, chives, and seasoning just before serving.
  • Serve sauce over chicken and veggies.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a roasting pan that's large enough to accommodate the chicken and vegetables without overcrowding.
  • For crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before roasting and season it generously with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425°F) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F for the remaining cooking time.
  • To prevent the vegetables from burning, toss them with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper before roasting.
  • If you're using a variety of vegetables, roast them separately or adjust the cooking times to ensure that they all cook evenly.
  • To check if the chicken is cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; it should read 165°F.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken with spring vegetables recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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