All the preparation time required for a roast chicken is well worth it. You realize this about one bite into it, when you’re appreciating real home cooking.

Including vegetables in the pan with the chicken flavors the drippings, that you can make into chicken gravy. The vegetables benefit from the juice of the meat and cook through during the roasting time. Be sure to season both the vegetables and the bird.

Aromatics contribute a lot to this dish. The fragrance and flavor of lemon, rosemary and bay leaves take a plain roasted chicken to another level, making it one of the dishes you’ll want to add to your weekly rotation.

Note: This recipe can also be used to prepare and roast a whole turkey. Learning to substitute ingredients comes with experience in the kitchen.

See Also

Meat Temperature Chart

Homemade Stuffing Recipe

Choosing Healthy Proteins