Description
Roast Chicken with Potatoes is a classic, comforting meal. Juicy, golden chicken pairs perfectly with crispy, flavorful roasted potatoes, making it a simple yet impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs / 1.4–1.8 kg)
- 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken dry. Rub with 1–2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs. Place lemon halves inside the cavity.
- Prepare potatoes: Toss potato chunks with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of herbs. Arrange around the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast: Roast chicken and potatoes 1–1.25 hours, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and juices run clear, stirring potatoes halfway for even browning.
- Rest: Let chicken rest 10–15 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can add carrots, onions, or parsnips for extra roasted vegetables. Basting the chicken occasionally with pan juices keeps it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Roast
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken with potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: roast chicken, roasted potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner