Irish Roast Chicken with Herbs

How to Make Irish Roast Chicken with Herbs at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 each whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 each lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 each carrots
• 3 each potatoes
• 1 each onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the chopped rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.

5. 5

   Cut the lemon in half and place it inside the cavity of the chicken.

6. 6

   Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and cut the onion into wedges.

7. 7

   In a large roasting pan, arrange the carrots, potatoes, and onion around the chicken.

8. 8

   Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.

10. 10

    Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

11. 11

    Serve the roast chicken with the roasted vegetables on the side.