Mountain Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Oven-roasted chicken infused with fresh mountain herbs paired with a medley of roasted root vegetables for a hearty 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

1 (4 pounds) whole chicken
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh thyme
5, minced garlic cloves
3 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
4 medium, cut into 2-inch chunks potatoes
2 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces parsnips
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Step 2: Rub the entire 4-pound whole chicken thoroughly with the herb and oil mixture, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
Step 3: Place the chicken in a roasting pan surrounded by 3 large peeled and chopped carrots, 4 medium chopped potatoes, and 2 peeled and chopped parsnips, tossing the vegetables with any remaining herb mixture.
Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and golden at the edges.
Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving alongside the roasted root vegetables.