Roasted Chicken with Veggies
A golden-brown chicken surrounded by bright vegetables creates an appealing meal-in-one.6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium baking potatoes, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
- Place chicken, breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with
- oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for
- 45 minutes.
- Arrange the carrots, celery, potatoes and onions around chicken.
- Combine butter and thyme; drizzle over chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and bake 45-60 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads
- 180° and vegetables are tender. Yield: 6 servings.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.