Description
Succulent roasted chicken and potatoes dance with Mediterranean herbs, creating a comforting symphony of flavors. Crisp skin and golden potatoes promise a memorable meal that will delight your senses and transport you to a rustic kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 whole roasted chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 head garlic
- 1/4 cup cold water
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a whole garlic head by roasting until soft and fragrant, developing a rich, mellow flavor.
- Crush the roasted garlic with salt, then whisk together with olive oil, cold water, and freshly chopped parsley to create a vibrant sauce.
- Craft a robust dry rub by thoroughly blending garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried basil.
- Generously massage the spice mixture across the entire surface of the chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Create a secondary garlic sauce by mixing half of the original roasted garlic sauce with melted butter and additional olive oil.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing for a slow, even roasting process.
- Position the seasoned chicken centrally in a spacious roasting pan, allowing room for surrounding vegetables.
- Carefully distribute potato chunks around the chicken, creating a complete one-pan meal.
- Drizzle the prepared garlic-butter sauce evenly over the potatoes, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Roast the dish for 1.5 to 2 hours, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (75C) and potatoes turn golden and tender.
- Allow the chicken to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute, then carve and serve alongside the roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, organic chicken for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Allow chicken to reach room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Pat the chicken and potatoes completely dry before seasoning to help achieve crispy, golden skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check chicken’s internal temperature and prevent overcooking.
- For extra crispiness, place potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding the roasting pan.
- Experiment with fresh herb variations like rosemary or thyme in the dry rub for different flavor profiles.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all spices and ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Consider using sweet potatoes as an alternative for a nutrient-dense twist on the classic recipe.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2880 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg