ROAST CHICKEN WITH CARROTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Zest the lemon and set zest aside. Cut the zested lemon into 6 wedges, and place inside the chicken cavity along with 4 sprigs of thyme.
- Mince garlic, and mix with 1 tsp kosher salt. Remove leaves from 6 stems of thyme, and mix with the garlic, along with the lemon zest. Using your fingers or the end of a wooden spoon, separate the chicken skin from the breasts, starting at the neck. Using fingers, insert paste under the skin, working it across the breast.
- Rub the whole chicken with butter (or olive oil). Sprinkle all sides with remaining salt and pepper. Place a roasting rack in your roasting pan, and scatter onions and carrots around the edges. Place chicken breast-side-down in roasting pan.
- Roast chicken in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Rotate bird on its side, and roast another 20 minutes. Rotate bird to the opposite side and roast for 20 more minutes. Place chicken breast-side-up for the remaining 30 to 40 minutes. When juices run clear when cut into between the leg and thigh, the bird is done. (Total cooking time will be 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.) Remove from oven and tent with foil; let rest for 10 minutes. Skim fat off pan juices and set aside.
- Plate chicken with carrots and onions scattered around, pour juices over chicken and veggies, and serve.
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Emeka Emmanuel
[email protected]This is a classic recipe that everyone should know how to make.
Sean Allian Ajissah
[email protected]I've made this recipe with different vegetables and it's always delicious. I've used potatoes, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the carrots in this recipe.
Rudy Majalca
[email protected]I love the way the carrots caramelize in this recipe. They're so sweet and flavorful.
Brittany Moore
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Seth Okyere
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I love the crispy skin on the chicken and the tender carrots.
Malehu Lethabo
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and carrots.
Mmudassir Haidri
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time.
Michal Nguyen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I loved them in this recipe. They were so tender and flavorful.
Sher Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a chicken salad with the leftover meat and it was delicious.
Mlungisi Mkhize
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. My family loved it!
Hasnen Khan
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the carrots were good.
Minsung Kang
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you end up with a delicious meal.
Sajid Sheikh
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was moist and flavorful.
Antwi Joseph
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the carrots are always delicious.
Manju Shahi
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken came out juicy and flavorful, and the carrots were perfectly tender. I loved the crispy skin on the chicken too.