Mountain Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A hearty roast chicken seasoned with aromatic mountain herbs served alongside caramelized root vegetables for a rustic meal. 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 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 International cuisine 480 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 1-inch pieces carrots
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips
1 large, quartered red onion
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 halved lemon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to form an herb paste.
Step 2: Pat dry the 4 lb whole chicken with paper towels, then rub the herb paste all over the skin and inside the cavity. Place 1 halved lemon inside the cavity.
Step 3: Toss 3 medium peeled and chopped carrots, 2 medium peeled and chopped parsnips, and 1 large quartered red onion with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Step 4: Arrange the chicken breast side up on a roasting pan and surround with the prepared root vegetables. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender, basting the chicken with pan juices every 20 minutes.
Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with the roasted vegetables.