Uillinn Roast Chicken

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A golden-crusted chicken roasted with fresh herbs and root vegetables for a classic, aromatic centerpiece to any meal. This irish-inspired chicken ready in about 100 minutes pairs pounds, trussed whole chicken, tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, 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.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
4. 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).
5. Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before carving to retain juices.