Herb-Roasted Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A simple roasted chicken dish highlighting fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs whole chicken, olive oil, and fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 lb whole chicken
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium lemon, quartered
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Pat the 4 lb whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the herb and olive oil mixture all over the chicken skin and inside the cavity. Stuff 1 medium quartered lemon into the cavity.
3. Step 3: Toss 4 medium peeled and 2-inch cut carrots and 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large roasting pan, spreading evenly.
4. Step 4: Place the chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the chicken.
5. Step 5: Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted vegetables alongside.