HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 4-pound whole chicken
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 3 sprigs for the cavity
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 4 sprigs for the cavity
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage, plus 3 sprigs for the cavity
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely grated, plus the remaining head of garlic, halved horizontally to expose the cloves in each half
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 slender carrots, peeled
1 medium turnip (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir to combine the olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, red pepper flakes, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Rub the chicken all over with half of the herb oil, being sure to spread some under the skin of the breasts and thighs to season the flesh. Stuff the cavity with the rosemary, thyme and sage sprigs, the bay leaves, 1/2 lemon and garlic head halves.
  • Place the rutabaga, carrots and turnips in a large bowl. Toss to coat with the remaining herb oil. Scatter the vegetables around the chicken and transfer to the oven. Roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, with an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest point of the thigh reading 160 degrees F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 178 milligrams, Sodium 881 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Babir Tanoli
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The chicken was dry and overcooked. The vegetables were also mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Cookies and my life bachel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The vegetables were a bit bland for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Sam Cherry
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken and vegetables. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Nayon Noyon
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Followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out amazing. So juicy and flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again!


Thato Marole
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This herb-roasted chicken with root vegetables was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the crispy potatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.