Description
Hearty roasted chicken and potatoes combine rustic Mediterranean flavors with simple ingredients. Crisp golden skin and tender meat promise a comforting meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 – 5 pounds / 1.8 – 2.3 kilograms), cleaned and patted dry
- 4 potatoes, medium-sized
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Infuse the oven with intense heat at 425F (220C), creating an ideal roasting environment.
- Craft a harmonious marinade by blending olive oil with aromatic garlic, robust seasonings including salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
- Massage the herbal mixture thoroughly across the entire chicken surface, ensuring complete coverage inside and outside the bird’s cavity. Nestle fresh lemon halves within the interior for an additional flavor dimension.
- Position the seasoned chicken centrally in a spacious roasting pan, preparing for its transformative culinary journey.
- Prepare potato wedges by coating them generously with olive oil, complementary seasonings of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
- Strategically distribute potato wedges surrounding the chicken, creating a flavorful landscape within the roasting pan.
- Allow the chicken and potatoes to roast for 1 to 1½ hours, monitoring until the chicken achieves a perfect internal temperature of 165F (74C) and potatoes develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- After removing from the oven, permit the chicken to rest peacefully for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Carve the chicken with precision and serve alongside the beautifully caramelized roasted potatoes, presenting a harmonious culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Select a high-quality whole chicken with even fat distribution for juicier roasting results.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for more vibrant and intense flavor profiles.
- Check chicken temperature with a reliable meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps create crispier, more golden-brown skin during roasting.
- For gluten-free option, verify all seasonings are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Space potato wedges evenly to guarantee uniform crispy texture and even cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest after roasting so juices redistribute, keeping meat tender and succulent.
- Consider adding root vegetables like carrots or parsnips for extra nutritional variety and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 816 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg