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Cozy Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic Potatoes

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A simple, comforting roast chicken recipe with garlic-infused creamer potatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • Whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg), preferably organic or free-range
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1.5 lbs (700 g) creamer potatoes
  • 3–4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
  • 3–4 sprigs thyme
  • A handful parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil your roasting pan or ovenproof skillet.
  2. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with half the lemon and a few garlic cloves.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub this herb mixture all over the chicken skin, including under the wings and around the legs.
  4. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine for even cooking and a neat presentation.
  5. In a bowl, toss the creamer potatoes with the remaining olive oil, softened butter, smashed garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of thyme until well coated.
  6. Place the chicken breast-side up in the center of the pan. Arrange the garlic potatoes around the chicken in a single layer.
  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. Toss the potatoes gently halfway through roasting.
  8. Remove the chicken and potatoes from the oven. Tent the chicken with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes to lock in juices.
  9. Carve the chicken and serve with the golden garlic potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

If you don’t have kitchen twine, you can skip tying the legs but the roast may look less tidy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked perfectly. Toss potatoes halfway through roasting for even crispiness. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. If potatoes brown too fast, loosely cover with foil mid-roast. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and freeze up to 2 months.

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Keywords: herb roasted chicken, garlic potatoes, comfort food, easy roast chicken, weeknight dinner, cozy meal, creamer potatoes, garlic, rosemary, thyme

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