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Dutch Oven Roast Chicken and Vegetables

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A delicious and comforting Dutch oven roast chicken paired with tender vegetables, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 kg (3-4 lb) whole chicken
  • 50 g slightly salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ Tablespoon dried rosemary
  • ½ Tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ Tablespoon dried tarragon
  • ½ Tablespoon dried coriander
  • ½ Tablespoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, cut into quarters
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 ½ lb baby potatoes, chopped (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). About 10 minutes before you start prepping, place your cast iron Dutch oven inside to heat up.
  2. Take the chicken and pat it dry, ensuring you remove any giblets from the cavity. Season generously with salt and black pepper both outside and inside the cavity.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the dried tarragon, parsley, thyme, coriander, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
  4. Carefully loosen the skin around the chicken’s breast using the back of a spoon. Thread the herb butter under the skin, distributing it equally on both sides. Rub any remaining butter all over the surface of the chicken.
  5. Stuff the chicken cavity with two lemon quarters. Tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  6. In your preheated Dutch oven, arrange the chopped vegetables. Squeeze the remaining lemon over them and nestle the chicken on top. Pour the chicken stock into the pot.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 180°C (365°F) and continue cooking for another 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Notes

Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes after roasting before carving to ensure juices redistribute.

Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/dutch-oven-roast-chicken-and-vegetables/