This Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken is an easy recipe that makes perfect roast chicken every time. It’s a brilliant simple technique! Whole chicken roasted in a Dutch oven over a bed of vegetables until the meat is tender, juicy, and flavorful and the skin is crispy and deep golden brown. This is a one-pot meal the whole family will enjoy.
Start with a dry bird. After removing the chicken from the fridge, allow it to come to room temperature. Then pat it dry with paper towels. Be sure to dry inside the cavity too. Rub the chicken with a mix of olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. As for the veggies: Large chunks of potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and apples placed under the chicken serve as a base and add flavor. I also stuff the cavity of the bird with onions, apples and garlic to add even more flavor while roasting. The potatoes, carrots, and apples soak up the delicious roasting juices and are perfect for serving up alongside the bird. Dried herbs: I use Italian seasonings for this recipe. Feel free to swap Italian herbs with a mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
To make the Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Remove the chicken from the fridge and let the chicken come to room temperature. Pat dry the whole chicken with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon Italian herbs, 1 tablespoon salt, and ½ tablespoon ground black pepper and mix well to combine.
Generously rub the seasoning mixture all over the whole chicken inside and out.
Stuff the chicken with about half the apples, half the onion, and half the garlic.
Truss the chicken so the wings and legs stay close to the body.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and remaining carrots, apples, onions, garlic, and potatoes and toss to combine.
Spread the prepared vegetables evenly inside a 4-quart Dutch oven. Place the chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables and brush the outside of the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.
Cover with a lid and roast the chicken for 35 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the breast registers 165 °F, about 20-25 minutes more. To make chicken skin extra crispy and browned, turn on the broiler and let the chicken broil for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Carve the chicken and serve with the vegetables, a sprinkle of parsley, and a drizzle of juices from the pan.
This Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken recipe is simple, comforting, and so delicious. Nestled on a bed of veggies, this one-pot chicken dish is full of flavor. Did you make this recipe? Let us know! Please share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a comment.
Exceptional! I tried this roast chicken recipe for a family gathering and it turned out brilliant. The flavour was incredible and everyone asked for seconds! Will definitely make again for my next dinner party.
This recipe is fantastic. My family couldn't stop raving about the chicken. I made it for Sunday dinner, and it reminded us of family gatherings. The chicken was juicy, and the veggies were perfect. Thank you for this great recipe.
Best roast chicken! I made this for a dinner with friends and they loved the juicy flavor. It was surprisingly easy to prepare, even for me, a novice cook. The veggies were delicious too, soaking up all the juices. Highly recommend!
Epic! Just did this roast chicken on a Sunday dinner wit' my buddies, and man, they couldn’t stop droppin’ compliments. Simple peazy and sooo delicious!
My first roast chicken, so easy and yum!
Amazing flavor!
This roast chicken was super easy and delish! Made it for fam night and they loved it, so proud!
So I tried this Dutch Oven Chicken for a dinner party and it totally wowed everyone. Crispy skin and juicy meat – I felt like a pro chef!
So easy and delicious, I loved it.
Wow!
Simply divine chicken! I made this for my friends, and they loved it. The veggies soaked up all the flavors, and the skin was crispy. I can't believe how easy it was! Definitely a new favorite in my cooking collection.
Best roast ever!
Juicy chicken magic!
This roast chicken is asome! It turned out juicy and full of flavor. Made it for my friends, and we all loved it! Definitely my go-to now.
This roast chicken was a hit at our last family dinner. So easy to whip up and super juicy! The little ones loved the apples, and I've gotta say, the veggies were bomb. Will make again for sure.
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