Best Full Chicken And Veggies Ever

Best Full Chicken And Veggies Ever

A "Full Chicken and Veggies" dish typically involves roasting or cooking a whole chicken alongside a medley of vegetables for a hearty and flavorful meal. Here's what you can expect from a delicious full chicken and veggies dish:

1. Whole Chicken: The centerpiece of the meal is a whole chicken, often seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices like rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roasting or baking the chicken whole ensures juicy and tender meat.

2. Vegetables: The choice of vegetables can vary, but popular options include carrots, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are usually coated in olive oil and seasoned to complement the flavors of the chicken.

3. Seasonings: In addition to herbs and spices used on the chicken, you might find additional seasonings for the vegetables, such as garlic powder, paprika, or lemon zest.

4. Roasting: The chicken and veggies are typically roasted together in the oven. The chicken is usually placed on a rack over a roasting pan to allow air circulation for even cooking, while the vegetables are spread out in the pan around it. This method allows the juices from the chicken to infuse the vegetables, creating a flavorful side dish.

5. Garnishes: After roasting, you can garnish the dish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a burst of color and added aroma.

The result is a comforting and satisfying meal with tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly roasted vegetables. It's a classic and wholesome option that's ideal for family dinners or gatherings. Plus, it's relatively simple to prepare, making it a popular choice for home cooks looking for a complete and balanced meal in one dish.

 INGREDIENTS:

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 large Lemon cut in half
• ¼ cup butter room temperature
• 2 tsp Salt
• Pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp Garlic minced
• 6 Tablespoons Butter room tempreture
• 2 tsp Thyme fresh, or ½ tsp dried
• 2 tsp Rosemary fresh, or ½ tsp dried
• 1 tsp Sage or 1 tsp fresh
• 1 tsp Onion Powder

For the vegetables

• 6-8 baby Potatoes
• Small bag of Carrots
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Tbsp olivd oil
• 1 tsp Garlic Salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200°C.

 If the chicken has guts, remove it. Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Put half a lemon in the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the chicken.

Season the whole chicken with salt and pepper.

Combine butter, spices and minced garlic in a small mixing bowl.

Mix all ingredients with a fork until smooth.

Spread the butter mixture over the chicken by hand.

Place chicken in glass casserole, Dutch oven, or cast iron skillet and set aside.

Wash potatoes and carrots and cut in half. Dice the onion into chunks and drizzle with olive oil before placing the vegetables around the chicken. Garlic salt should be sprinkled over vegetables.

Place in a preheated oven and bake at 200°C for 45 minutes. When the skin of the chicken is golden brown, cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Cooking time will likely be around 70-80 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.