Roasted chicken is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a relatively easy dish to prepare. When roasted chicken is paired with vegetables and herbs, such as thyme, the result is a flavorful and nutritious meal. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to help you create a delicious roasted chicken with vegetables and thyme. You will learn how to select the right ingredients, prepare the chicken, and roast it to perfection. With the tips and tricks provided in this article, you will be able to make a roasted chicken that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
THYME-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
Roast chicken with carrots, celery, potatoes, onions and thyme for an elegant dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Fold the wings of the chicken across the back so tips are touching. There may be a little resistance, but once they are in this position, they will stay. Tie the legs to the tail with string or use skewers; if the tail is missing, tie the legs together.
- In a shallow roasting pan, place the chicken with the breast side up. Insert an ovenproof meat thermometer so the tip is in the thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. Roast chicken uncovered 45 minutes.
- While the chicken is roasting, peel the carrots, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the celery into 1-inch pieces. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush or peel the potatoes, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the onions, and cut into wedges.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Arrange the carrots, celery, potatoes and onions around the chicken. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the butter over low heat just until melted. (Or place the butter in a small microwavable bowl; cover with a microwavable paper towel and microwave on High 10 to 20 seconds or until melted.) Stir the thyme into the butter, then drizzle over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the chicken and vegetables with foil; roast 45 to 60 minutes longer or until the thermometer reads 180°F and vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork. Or check for doneness by wiggling the legs; if they move easily, the chicken is done.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan, and cover with foil to keep warm while carving the chicken.
- Place chicken, breast up and with its legs to your right if you're right-handed or to the left if left-handed, on cutting board. Remove ties from legs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
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
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
ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROOT VEGETABLES AND THYME
Make and share this Roasted Chicken Breasts With Root Vegetables and Thyme recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 425°.
- Lightly oil a roasting pan.
- Toss the potatoes, carrots, turnip, and parsnip in a large bowl with the oil, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, 3/4 t. salt, adn 1/2 t. pepper.
- Spread in the roasting pan.
- Season the chicken with the remaining 3/4 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 t. thyme.
- Nestle the chicken, skin side up, among the vegetables.
- Roast, occasionally scraping up and turning the vegetables with a metal spatula, until the vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken breasts reads 170°, about 35 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter.
- If the chicken is tender before the vegetables are done, tent the chicken with foil, then continue roasting the vegetables.
- In either case, tent the platter while making the pan sauce.
- Place the roasting pan over 2 burners on high heat.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits in the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Boil until reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and whisk in the butter to lightly thicken the sauce.
- Pour over the chicken and vegetables and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 1016.2, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 21
THANKSGIVING CHICKEN OVER ROASTED VEGETABLES
If you're hosting a smaller group on Thanksgiving and can't commit to a turkey, or just want to create a holiday vibe on short notice, this one-pan roasted chicken is just the thing. Homemade poultry seasoning, filled with classic flavors like sage, rosemary and thyme, makes your whole kitchen smell just like the holidays.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken and pat very dry, inside and out. Combine the chopped rosemary, sage, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg in a small bowl. Rub about two thirds of this salt mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Stuff the herb sprigs inside the cavity. Set the chicken on a roasting rack to rest and dry at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Scatter the sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and onions in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining salt-herb mixture. Toss well. Set the chicken and roasting rack over the vegetables. Roast until the chicken begins to brown, about 40 minutes.
- Toss the bread cubes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Carefully remove the rack and chicken and set aside; toss the bread cubes into the pan with the vegetables. Put the chicken and rack back over the vegetables and brush the chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Continue to roast until the chicken skin is crisp and golden and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh not touching bone, about 40 minutes more.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board to rest for 15 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Toss the vegetables and bread and return to the oven until the vegetables are tender and caramelized and the bread cubes are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Carve the chicken into serving pieces and pour any accumulated juice from the carving board over the roasted vegetables and bread. Toss the vegetables and bread again and serve.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES AND THYME
For chicken with tender meat and a crisp, golden brown skin in about an hour, roasting it in a high-heat oven, along with carrots, leeks, and potatoes, is the way to go for a tasty one-pot dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks set in middle and lower thirds. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes, carrots, shallots, garlic, and a few sprigs of thyme with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In an ovenproof skillet, toss onions with remaining tablespoon oil. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of onions. Season cavity and exterior of chicken with salt and pepper; stuff with a few sprigs of thyme. Scatter remaining thyme over chicken and onions. Using kitchen twine, tie legs together; tuck wing tips under bird.
- Roast chicken on middle rack and vegetables on lower rack, occasionally brushing chicken with pan juices and tossing vegetables, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Let chicken rest 10 minutes; carve, and serve with vegetables and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 g, Fat 38 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 59 g
ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
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
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.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGGIES
Bright, tender vegetables surround this moist golden chicken seasoned with aromatic thyme. - Mary Beth Hansen, Columbia, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken, breast side up, in a 14-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Rub with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. If desired, tie legs together with baker's twine. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour. , Arrange the carrots, celery, potatoes and onions around chicken. Combine butter and thyme; drizzle over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Cover and bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender, 30-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED VEGETABLE CHICKEN
A whole chicken roasted with onion, carrots, celery and potatoes. Hearty and delicious on a cold evening, or any time!
Provided by sal
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste; place in a large roasting pan. Arrange vegetables around chicken, add water to the bottom of the pan, and cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Roast at in preheated oven, basting occasionally, for 2 hours, removing the foil for the last half hour or so of cooking. Roast until chicken is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh reaches 165 degrees F (74 C). Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 147.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
ROAST CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND THYME
Crisp, golden skin and juicy garlic-laced meat exemplify why roasting is one of the best ways to highlight the texture and flavor of a chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Let chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rub chicken all over with cut side of garlic. Season cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with garlic halves and thyme. Brush chicken with butter; generously season with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Cross legs, and tie with kitchen twine.
- Roast chicken, basting after 30 minutes, until skin is crisp and golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reaches 165, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with thyme.
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
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
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
ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Perfect for a cozy night, this simple chicken dish has a blend of slow-cooked vegetables in an herb-scented sauce.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix broth, oil, salt, thyme, tarragon and pepper. Add vegetables and garlic; toss to coat. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon to ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spreading on half of the pan.
- Add chicken pieces to remaining broth mixture in bowl, turning chicken over to coat all sides. Place chicken pieces skin-side-down next to vegetables in pan, placing legs and thighs along edge of pan. Drizzle any remaining broth mixture over chicken.
- Bake 30 minutes. Stir vegetables, and turn chicken pieces. Bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND THYME
Make and share this Roasted Chicken With Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
- In a small bowl, make a compound butter by combining the softened butter, minced thyme, garlic cloves, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Season the cavity of the chicken generously with salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the lemon quarters, a handful of fresh thyme leaves, and the quartered onion. Place the carrot, celery and onion in the bottom of a roasting pan and place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Cross the legs and tie with kitchen twine.
- Gently lift the skin away from the chicken and spread 2 tablespoons of the softened butter mixture underneath the skin, distributing it evenly. Spread the remaining butter over the entire surface of the chicken and season generously with salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and roast the chicken until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the inner thigh, not touching the bone registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a cutting board to rest for about 15 minutes. Tent the chicken with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Pour the pan juices into a large glass measuring cup. Spoon the fat off the top. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place over high heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Return the pan juices to the pan. Whisk the flour into the broth mixture and bring to a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the sauce to taste with salt, and pepper. Serve alongside the roast chicken.
- Roasted Chicken Variations:.
- Honey-Glazed Chicken:.
- Season the butter with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons honey.
- Soy-Ginger Chicken:.
- Season the butter with 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 234.2, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 52.3
Tips:
- Utilize a Cast-Iron Skillet: Cast-iron skillets retain heat exceptionally well, ensuring that the chicken is cooked evenly throughout and the vegetables caramelize beautifully.
- Select High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for free-range, organic chicken and fresh, vibrant vegetables. The quality of your ingredients will significantly impact the final dish.
- Dry the Chicken Thoroughly: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. This helps the skin crisp up and prevents steaming.
- Generously Season the Chicken: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Roast the Chicken Breast Side Up: This ensures that the breast meat cooks evenly and remains juicy.
- Roast the Vegetables Separately: Roasting the vegetables separately allows you to control their cooking time and texture. Vegetables like carrots and potatoes may require longer roasting than softer vegetables like zucchini and tomatoes.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure the chicken is cooked safely and thoroughly, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Conclusion:
This roasted chicken with vegetables and thyme recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It showcases the natural goodness of fresh ingredients and is a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a comforting meal for your family, this recipe is sure to impress. The tender and juicy chicken, perfectly roasted vegetables, and aromatic thyme come together to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds!
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