Description

This Garlic Roast Chicken is incredibly flavorful and easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a comforting family dinner. The combination of garlic, herbs, and roasted vegetables brings the dish to life, ensuring a delightful meal every time.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 pounds chopped vegetables cut into 2 inch pieces
1 full head of garlic
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds)
1 onion quartered
3 sprigs thyme
4 tablespoons butter softened
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Place the chopped vegetables in the bottom of a baking dish. Remove the garlic cloves from 1 head and add to the vegetables. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables.
Remove the giblets from the chicken, rinse it, and dry it with paper towels.
Stuff the chicken with the quartered onion and the 3 sprigs of thyme.
Position the chicken breast side up on top of the vegetables and truss the legs.
Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, and thyme leaves together.
Carefully place the butter mixture under the skin of the chicken's breast. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in. Generously season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Roast the chicken for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, about 18 minutes per pound.
Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even roasting.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with the garlic and herbs.
Use seasonal vegetables to personalize the dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of chicken and vegetables
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 125mg