Easy Herb Roasted Chicken with Roasted Veggies

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken:1 3.5 to 4lb whole chicken1 clove of garlic minced1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped2 tbsp fresh rosemary, choppedRosemary stemsSalt, to tastePepper, to taste1 lemon, slicedRoasted Veggies:1/4 lb golden beets, peeled, stems trimmed and quartered1/4 lb red beets, peeled, stems trimmed and quartered1/4 lb whole baby carrots, peeled, stems trimmed, cut in half2 tbsp olive oilSalt, to tastePepper, to taste1 tsp fresh rosemary1 tsp fresh thyme
Directions
Serves 4
Pre heat oven to 475 degress
Wash chicken and pat dry. Season the outside and inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a bowl combine olive oil, thyme, rosemary and sage. Rub into the chicken cavity and on the outside of the chicken.
Place the rosemary stems into the chicken and squeeze the lemon juice inside as well. Leave the lemon slices inside. Place the chicken in the roasting pan. Cook at 475 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and let the chicken sit for 10 minutes before carving.
Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil then place in a roasting pan or sheet pan. Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the vegetables and roast for 45 minutes, turning once 1/2 way during the cooking. Serve with the roast chicken.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EBROOKMAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 343.9
  • Total Fat: 12.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.0 mg
  • Sodium: 251.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 16.7 g

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