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Simple Roast Chicken with Vegetables

Published Dec 21, 2017 By Julia 1 CommentThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
A simple roast chicken recipe with vegetables including brussels sprouts and pearl onions. Perfect as a low carb, keto main course entree for the holidays.
Simple roast chicken baked in casserole pan with vegetables including onions and brussels sprouts

Simple Roast Chicken with Vegetables

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Net Carbs: 5.5g

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 whole roasting chicken (4 1/2 to 5 pounds)
  • 8 ounces (weight) brussels sprouts trimmed
  • 8 ounces (weight) peeled pearl onions thawed if frozen
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 10 cloves garlic chopped in half
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare a baking pan large enough to hold the chicken and vegetables.
  • Prepare a rack in the bottom third of the oven so that chicken placed on the baking pan will be in the center of the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Clean the chicken and remove any giblets. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken in the baking pan, breast side up. Stuff the chicken’s cavity with lemon wedges and garlic. Tie the legs together with twine, and tuck the wings under the body.
  • Arrange the vegetables in the baking pan around the chicken.
  • Stir together melted butter and thyme, and brush all over the chicken and vegetables. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over them.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 80 minutes. You should see bubbling juices in the pan, released by the cooked chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Spoon juices in the baking dish over the sliced chicken.

NUTRITION

Makes 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 650 (64% from fat)  
Total Fat 46g 71%
   Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 273mg 91%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Net Carb 5.5g  
Total Carb 8.5g 3%
   Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
   Sugars 3.5g  
Protein 52g  
Vitamin A 21% · Vitamin C 86% · Calcium 1% · Iron 15%
Nutrition information assumes that 50% of the whole chicken's nutritional value is consumed.

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Simple roast chicken baked in casserole pan with vegetables including onions and brussels sprouts
For the longest time, I resisted the idea of cooking a whole chicken. I thought that it sounded like a lot of work, and so I only ever cooked chicken breasts for the most part, and the occasional thighs. Last week I decided to try roasting a whole chicken, and I was pleasantly surprised at how hardly any prep work was involved — easier than many of my chicken breast dinners, in fact — and how flavorful the chicken turned out. The chicken had a thin and crispy golden brown skin, and underneath was some of the juiciest chicken meat I’ve ever had.

It’s accompanied by vegetables that are cooked until very tender — the brussels sprouts are delicious and practically melt in your mouth, and the pearl onions are juicy and sweet. If you’re like me and balked at the idea of roasting a whole chicken, you should make this recipe so you can see for yourself how easy it is.

Preparing a whole chicken and vegetables for roasting:

Step by step collage showing how to prepare a whole chicken and vegetables for roasting, including brushing with thyme and butter
You should buy a “roasting chicken” for this recipe, which is defined as an older chicken typically a few months old, weighing between 3 1/2 to 6 pounds. Other common types of chicken include broiler and fryer types, which are usually 6 to 10 weeks old, weighing 2 to 3 pounds.

These names are defined by the USDA, and are used to determine how much meat you will get. Other types of chicken include cornish game hens (actually not game, but a very young broiler chicken weighing about 1 pound), stewing chickens (laying hens that are past their prime with tougher meat requiring stewing to break it down), and cocks and roosters (old male chickens with ropey muscles and little fat, rarely found in grocery stores).

This recipe is designed for whole chickens weighing 4 1/2 to 5 pounds, which take about 80 minutes to cook at 425 F. If your chicken is smaller or larger, here are some estimates to modify the cooking time:

  • 4 pounds: 75 minutes at 425 F
  • 4 1/2 to 5 pounds (this recipe): 80 minutes at 425 F
  • 5 1/2 pounds: 85 minutes at 425 F
  • 6 pounds: 90 minutes at 425 F

You can use these cooking times as a guideline. However, different ovens will vary in their cooking time, so you should use either a thermometer to check if the chicken is done, or use qualitative checks such as whether the chicken has released clear juices in the pan or if slicing between the thigh and body releases clear juices.

Overhead view of healthy baked chicken with vegetables in a white casserole pan
I enjoy pairing roast chicken with a variety of vegetables, as the long baking time can bring out a ton of flavor and tenderness to any kind of vegetable. Here, I’ve paired it with brussels sprouts and pearl onions, but other good ideas include:

  • thickly sliced onions (instead of pearl onions)
  • trimmed radishes
  • roughly chopped carrots
  • thickly sliced leeks

Alternatively, you can prepare side dishes like loaded mashed cauliflower with bacon and cheddar.

Simple roast chicken being sliced after cooking to reveal juicy tender meat and a crisp skin
To make ahead, you can prep and assemble the chicken and vegetables in the baking pan. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just prior to serving, brush with butter and thyme, and roast.

Leftovers reheat well in the microwave — the meat doesn’t get tough and still retains its juiciness. But, the skin will no longer be crispy.

Whole roast chicken cooked with healthy low carb vegetables including brussels sprouts and onions

Filed Under: Mains: Poultry, Per Serving: 5-10g Net Carbs, Thanksgiving Tagged With: 6-10ingredients, brussels sprouts, fall, garlic, gluten free, lemon, more60min, onion, oven, thanksgiving, thyme, winter

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This was so simple to make. Will be trying it again soon!

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