Tasmanian Pepperberry-Spiced Roast Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Juicy roast chicken seasoned with aromatic Tasmanian pepperberry and served alongside caramelized roasted sweet potatoes and carrots. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs whole chicken, Tasmanian pepperberry, crushed, sea salt 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 Australian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 kg whole chicken
2 tsp Tasmanian pepperberry, crushed
1.5 tsp sea salt
4 tbsp olive oil
400 g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
300 g carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 lemon, halved

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 1.5 kg whole chicken and rub with 2 tsp crushed Tasmanian pepperberry, 1.5 tsp sea salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil, ensuring even coating inside and out. Stuff the cavity with 1 halved lemon and 4 smashed garlic cloves.
Step 2: Toss 400 g peeled and chopped sweet potatoes and 300 g peeled and chopped carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and a pinch of sea salt in a roasting tray.
Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting the chicken and stirring vegetables halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
Step 4: Remove chicken and vegetables from oven, rest chicken for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with the roasted root vegetables for a hearty, fragrant meal.