Herb-Rubbed Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

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

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Juicy roasted chicken with a fragrant blend of herbs, surrounded by tender carrots and potatoes caramelized to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs whole chicken, carrots, baby potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create an herb rub.
Step 2: Rub the entire 4 lb whole chicken with the herb mixture, including under the skin and inside the cavity, then stuff the cavity with 1 halved lemon.
Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up in a large roasting pan and arrange 4 peeled and cut carrots and 1 lb halved baby potatoes around it, tossing the vegetables with a little olive oil and salt.
Step 4: Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting the chicken and stirring vegetables halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is golden and crisp.
Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted carrots and potatoes, spooning pan juices over the top for extra flavor.