Description
A simple yet flavorful sheet pan meal featuring a whole roasted chicken and creamy, crispy potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare your chicken: Place the whole chicken on a sheet pan and drizzle generously with olive oil, massaging it into the skin.
- Season it well: Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken, including the inside cavity.
- Arrange the potatoes: Scatter the potato chunks around the chicken on the sheet pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, checking for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
You can prep the chicken ahead of time by seasoning it and refrigerating for a few hours or overnight for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: roasted chicken, sheet pan meal, easy dinner