Best Roasted Chicken Ever

Best Roasted Chicken Ever

Introduction

This Best Roasted Chicken Ever is a classic, golden, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for Sunday dinners or special occasions. A whole chicken is seasoned with a fragrant mix of fresh herbs, garlic, and butter, then roasted to perfection alongside tender potatoes, carrots, and onions. The result is a juicy, aromatic chicken with crispy skin and perfectly cooked vegetables. Simple yet impressive, it’s a meal that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5–2 kg / 3–4 lbs)
• 1 large lemon, halved
• ¼ cup (60 g) butter, room temperature
• 2 tsp salt
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 6 Tbsp (85 g) butter, room temperature
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, or ½ tsp dried
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary, or ½ tsp dried
• 1 tsp sage, fresh or dried
• 1 tsp onion powder

For the Vegetables:

• 6–8 baby potatoes, halved
• 1 small bag of carrots, halved if large
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic salt

Directions