Uillinn Roast Chicken

Name: Uillinn Roast Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 4 pounds, trussed whole chicken; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 pounds, halved baby potatoes; 2, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots; 2, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips; 1, cut into wedges onion

A golden-crusted chicken roasted with fresh herbs and root vegetables for a classic, aromatic centerpiece to any meal.

Cuisine: Irish

Category: Chicken

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 75 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 pounds, trussed whole chicken
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 pounds, halved baby potatoes
2, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
2, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips
1, cut into wedges onion

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 4-pound trussed chicken dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Place chicken in a roasting pan, then arrange 2 pounds halved baby potatoes, 2 cut carrots, 2 cut parsnips, and 1 cut onion wedges around the chicken.
Step 3: Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until chicken is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before carving to retain juices.