Description
A mouthwatering dish combining juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and crisp asparagus, perfect for weeknight meals or weekend feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken, ensuring to get under the skin.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with halved baby potatoes.
- Roast the chicken for about 75 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting halfway.
- With 15 minutes left, add the trimmed asparagus to the pan.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding different vegetables or herbs based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
