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Crispy Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe with Spring Vegetables

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A simple and easy recipe featuring a whole roasted chicken with fresh herbs and spring vegetables, delivering crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat and veggies.

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken (about 4 lbs / 1.8 kg)
  • Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, and parsley (a handful each, roughly chopped)
  • Garlic cloves (4-5, smashed)
  • Lemon (1, halved)
  • Asparagus (1 bunch, trimmed)
  • Baby carrots (about 8-10, peeled)
  • New potatoes (1 lb / 450 g, halved or quartered)
  • Olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Butter (2 tbsp, softened)
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter with chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  3. Stuff the lemon halves and smashed garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity.
  4. Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine and tucking the wings under the body.
  5. Toss asparagus, baby carrots, and new potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet in a single layer.
  6. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Brush the chicken skin with olive oil or melted butter.
  7. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh. Halfway through, baste the chicken and stir the vegetables gently.
  8. Remove the chicken and let it rest on a cutting board tented loosely with foil for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Carve the chicken and serve alongside the roasted spring vegetables. Spoon pan juices over the top.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Trussing helps the chicken cook evenly. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes watching closely. Add asparagus halfway through roasting if preferred to avoid overcooking. Rest chicken after roasting to keep meat juicy.

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Keywords: roast chicken, herb roasted chicken, spring vegetables, crispy chicken skin, easy dinner, one-pan meal

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