Roasted Chicken Spring Vegetables (Printable)
Tender roasted chicken combined with vibrant spring vegetables for a flavorful main course.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1 whole chicken (approximately 3.3 lbs), patted completely dry
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, cut in half
04 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed
05 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
06 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables
08 - 10 oz baby potatoes, cut in half
09 - 7 oz carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
10 - 7 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
11 - 5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
12 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper or coat lightly with oil.
02 - Rub chicken inside and out with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Fill cavity with lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary sprigs.
03 - Place halved baby potatoes, carrot pieces, and red onion wedges around chicken in roasting pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Place roasting pan in oven and cook for 45 minutes.
05 - Remove pan from oven. Add asparagus pieces and sugar snap peas to existing vegetables. Toss to combine with pan juices.
06 - Return pan to oven and roast for 25 minutes longer. Chicken is done when golden brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, or internal temperature reaches 165°F. Vegetables should be tender.
07 - Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve surrounded by roasted spring vegetables. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy while the skin gets perfectly crispy without any fancy techniques
- All the vegetables cook alongside the bird so everything finishes at the same time
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- Adding the asparagus and snap peas halfway through prevents them from becoming overly soft
- A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of knowing when the chicken is perfectly cooked
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- Bring the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting for more even cooking
- Tucking herb sprigs under the skin of the breast adds extra flavor without drying out the meat