Herb-Rubbed Roast Chicken with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

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A rustic Whole30 roast chicken seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, paired with sweet roasted carrots and parsnips for a comforting meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 105 minutes, pairs whole chicken (about 4 lbs), extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a herb rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs) dry with paper towels. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin where possible.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on a large roasting pan. Surround with 4 cups peeled and cut carrots and 3 cups peeled and cut parsnips. Drizzle vegetables with a little olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve chicken pieces alongside the roasted carrots and parsnips.

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