Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

"Roasted vegetables and chicken are a comfort food classic! Make this recipe for a crowd or as a lovely dinner for two—leftovers are even better. We’ve also added some optional extras from a cook who swears her techniques make an extra moist, juicy, golden brown...."

INGREDIENTS
1 3-pound chicken
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 small orange, quartered
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 to 6 red or yellow beets, peeled and halved if small, quartered if large
2 medium yellow onions, quartered
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
optional: one lemon, halved
optional: 3 tablespoons salted butter
optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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