About the Recipe
A roast chicken is the ultimate comfort food—simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, it’s a dish that never goes out of style. This classic recipe requires minimal ingredients: a whole chicken, a few aromatic herbs, some garlic, and a touch of seasoning. When roasted in the oven, the heat envelops the bird, creating an irresistible golden crust while keeping the meat inside succulent and flavorful. Whether it’s a Sunday dinner, a special occasion, or a weeknight meal, a roast chicken is a timeless dish that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Ready to bring the irresistible aroma of roasted chicken into your kitchen? Let’s get started!.
Ingredients
1 large bunch fresh thyme
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 Tbs (1/4 stick) butter, melted
Kosher Salt & Ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, & cut into wedges
Olive oil
1 Whole ChickenPreheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
Pat the outside of the chicken dry. Liberally salt & pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with thyme, both halves of lemon, & all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with butter & sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the chicken's body. Place the onions, carrots, & fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, thyme, & olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
Step 3
Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.