Whole Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Recipe: So Simple Recipe Video

This easy roasted chicken and vegetables recipe is a true classic. I just love the simplicity of the ingredients and for some reason when I place this rustic beauty on the table garnished with fresh herbs I feel so accomplished.

Summary

Preparation Time35 MinCooking Time2 Hr 0 Min
Ready In2 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
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Ingredients

 Whole chicken5 Pound
 Carrot5 , peeled, cut to chunks
 Red potatoes12 , chopped or left whole
 Yellow onion1 Medium, sliced thickly
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), divided (2, minced- vegetables; 1 whole- chicken)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Tablespoon (as required)
 Pepper1 Tablespoon (as required)
 Melted butter4 Tablespoon
 Green apple1 Medium, sliced
 Orange1⁄2 Medium, sliced

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 7289 Calories from Fat 3788

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 422 g648.9%

Saturated Fat 132.8 g664.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1829.9 mg610%

Sodium 7761.8 mg323.4%

Total Carbohydrates 405 g135.1%

Dietary Fiber 43.4 g173.7%

Sugars 50.2 g

Protein 466 g932%

Vitamin A 1119% Vitamin C 808.6%

Calcium 75.9% Iron 192.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

MAKING
2. In a bowl, put all the chopped vegetables. Pour olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Using clean hands, toss the vegetables well to coat them with the oil.
4. In a casserole dish, put the vegetables and spread evenly in to a layer.
5. Take the chicken and rub the cavity with salt and pepper generously.
6. Brush the outer skin generously with melted butter all over and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fill the cavity with orange, apple and garlic clove.
8. Tie the legs with a kitchen twine or seal the cavity with a toothpick and place the chicken with the vegetables into the casserole dish.
9. Bake for around 2 hours or till the chicken is golden brown and vegetables are tender and cooked.
10. Remove from oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

SERVING
11. In a serving plate, carve and serve the chicken with the vegetable and a side dish of your choice.

Editors Review

I just love rustic recipes, especially this one here. What I love about this dish is that it is filled with a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, and it is a complete dish. You can even make this as your main meal for Thanksgiving instead of the turkey. Have fun making it! PS. The Diva is very pretty.
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