A delicious Dutch oven roast chicken and vegetable recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a hearty family meal.
Author:Bennett
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
1.5 kg (3-4 lb) Whole chicken
50 g slightly salted butter, softened
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ Tablespoon dried rosemary
½ Tablespoon dried parsley
½ Tablespoon dried tarragon
½ Tablespoon dried coriander
½ Tablespoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Lemon, cut into quarters
For the Vegetables:
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 ½ lb baby potatoes, chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 220C/425F. Place the cast iron dutch oven in the oven to preheat.
Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and remove any giblets.
Make the Herb Butter: Combine softened butter with herbs in a bowl.
Season the Chicken: Carefully loosen the skin and rub the herb butter under the skin and on the outer part of the chicken. Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon quarters.
Arrange the Chicken: Tuck wing tips, tie legs, and place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the dutch oven.
Cook the Chicken: Pour chicken stock over the vegetables, cover with lid, and roast in the oven at 220C/425F for 20-30 minutes, then at 180C/365F for 40-50 minutes until chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.
Notes
You can add more vegetables like celery or parsnips for variety.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:480
Sugar:5g
Sodium:520mg
Fat:22g
Saturated Fat:10g
Unsaturated Fat:10g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:30g
Fiber:4g
Protein:38g
Cholesterol:135mg
Keywords: Dutch Oven, Roast Chicken, Vegetables, Easy, Family Meal