Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of this Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken with Garlic Potatoes, a delicious one-pan dinner that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy herb-infused skin of the chicken complements the tender, flavorful garlic potatoes, making this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Herb-Crusted Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the herb mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, softened butter, rosemary, thyme, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to create the herb paste.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and rub half of the herb mixture under the skin, then rub the remaining mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Prepare the potatoes: Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smashed garlic cloves.
- Roast: Place the chicken in a roasting pan, arrange the potatoes around it, and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes at 425°F, or until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted garlic potatoes.
Notes
- For crispier skin, air-dry the seasoned chicken in the fridge before roasting.
- Enhance with additional veggies like carrots or Brussels sprouts.
- If using dried herbs, reduce the amount by half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken and potatoes
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
