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Rustic Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes

Name: Rustic Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg); 800g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 lemon, sliced and zest grated; 3 tbsp olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

A rustic Euro-inspired roast with fragrant rosemary, zesty lemon, and golden potatoes to warm your soul.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

90 min

Total Time

110 min

Servings

Ah, there's nothing quite like the timeless charm and comforting aroma of a rustic roast chicken paired with the earthy notes of rosemary and the zesty kick of lemon. This dish brings together the flavors of a traditional European farmhouse kitchen, where culinary simplicity meets the sophistication of perfectly balanced flavors.

Imagine a golden-brown chicken, seasoned generously with fragrant rosemary and the vivacity of garlic, all while slices of lemon under the skin impart a sunny Mediterranean bliss in each bite. Alongside lay potatoes, slowly roasted to creamy perfection in the savory drippings of the chicken, absorbing all the herbaceous glory. This is the type of meal that turns a regular evening into a cozy celebration, filling the home with a scent that promises a dinner worth waiting for.

Ingredients

The simplicity of the ingredients is key to the authenticity of this dish. The quality of the chicken and the freshness of the rosemary and lemon will determine the richness of the flavors.

1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg)
800g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lemon, sliced and zest grated
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

The art of roasting a chicken is in the patience and attention to the little details that build up the flavors. Follow these steps for a fool-proof, heartwarming meal.

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C.
2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season the cavity generously with salt and pepper.
3
Place rosemary sprigs and half of the lemon slices inside the chicken cavity.
4
In a small bowl, mix olive oil with minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
5
Gently loosen the skin from the chicken breasts and stuff the remaining lemon slices under the skin.
6
Rub the entire chicken with the olive oil mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.
7
Arrange the potatoes around the chicken in a roasting tin and drizzle with the remaining olive oil mixture.
8
Roast in the oven for 1.5 hours, or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the chicken is pierced with a skewer.
9
Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Chef's Tip

For an even more flavorful roast, let the chicken marinate with the olive oil mixture for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Fun Fact

Rosemary was often used in ancient cultures for its medicinal properties, and it has been a symbol of remembrance and friendship.

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