Ingredients
For the Whole Chicken
1 whole chicken (4–5 lb / 1.8–2.2 kg)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (6 g)
1/2 tsp black pepper (2 g)
1 tsp paprika (3 g)
1 tsp dried thyme (1 g)
1 tsp dried rosemary (1 g)
1 lemon, halved
1 small onion, quartered
For the Vegetables
4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks (600 g)
3 large carrots, sliced (300 g)
2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
1/2 tsp pepper (2 g)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (2 g)
1/2 tsp thyme (1 g)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the chicken.
Pat the whole chicken completely dry with paper towels—this step is essential for crisp skin. Remove any giblets from the cavity if included.
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