"Rendering fat trickles from the chicken as it roasts onto a bed of sliced potatoes and onions, resulting in a deliciously crisp and juicy low-fuss bird with a built-in side dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 4–4 1/2-lb. whole chicken
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5 sprigs thyme, rosemary, marjoram, or sage
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1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
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1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more
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1 1/4 lb. medium red-skinned or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2" wedges
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2 small onions, cut into 1/2" wedges, leaving root end intact
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1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil