Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
This Dutch oven roast chicken is a true one-pot wonder. A whole chicken and vegetables—usually requiring multiple pans—cook together in just one pot, making prep and cleanup a breeze. The magic lies in how the flavors meld, with the chicken juices infusing the vegetables as they cook. The combination of baking with the lid on, then off, and finishing under the broiler ensures an ideal mix of steaming, roasting, and crisping, resulting in perfectly cooked veggies and an incredibly juicy chicken. Whether for a cozy weeknight meal or as a holiday dinner centerpiece, this recipe is a must-try and perfect for a small Thanksgiving celebration!
Ingredients
- 1 4 lb. whole chicken, patted dry
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 3 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, plus 4 sprigs
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 3/4 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season the chicken inside and outside with 3 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper. Stuff the chicken with 2 onion wedges, the halved garlic head and thyme sprigs. Rub the outside of the chicken with the chopped thyme, paprika and onion powder. Set aside.
- Toss together the potatoes, carrots, remaining onion wedges, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper in a 6-quart round Dutch oven. Pour in the chicken stock. Place the chicken, breast-side up, on top of the vegetables and cover the Dutch oven with the lid.
- Roast the chicken, covered, for 35 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°, 20 to 25 minutes. Broil on high until the chicken begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let chicken rest for 15 minutes.
- Serve the carved chicken with the roasted vegetables and pan drippings.
Nutrition
Calories: 861kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 62gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 1578mgPotassium: 1296mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gCalcium: 115mgIron: 5mg
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