Herb-Rubbed Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Oven-roasted whole chicken seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs and served alongside tender roasted root vegetables. This chicken recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs whole chicken, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 International cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs whole chicken
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
3 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces parsnips
1 large, quartered yellow onion
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to make an herb rub.
Step 2: Pat dry the 4-pound whole chicken with paper towels and rub the herb mixture evenly all over the skin and under the skin where possible.
Step 3: Arrange 3 peeled and cut carrots, 3 peeled and cut parsnips, and 1 quartered yellow onion in a large roasting pan. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender, stirring the vegetables halfway through cooking.
Step 4: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the carved chicken alongside the roasted root vegetables for a hearty meal.