Crispy skin • Juicy meat • One-pan comfort meal
⏱️ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
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Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
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Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
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1 whole chicken (3½–4 lb / 1.6–1.8 kg), giblets removed
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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1½ tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
🌿 Garlic Herb Butter
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4 tbsp softened butter
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Zest of ½ lemon (optional but amazing)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
🥔 Vegetables
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1½ lb (700 g) baby potatoes, halved
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
🥬 Green Beans
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12 oz (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven & Pan
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a large roasting pan or baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Herb Butter
In a bowl, mix:
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Butter
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Garlic
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Rosemary, thyme, parsley
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Lemon zest + juice
Set aside.
3️⃣ Season the Chicken
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Pat chicken completely dry (this = crispy skin 🔥).
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Rub olive oil or melted butter all over.
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Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4️⃣ Butter Under the Skin (Secret Juiciness Step)
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Gently loosen skin over breast using fingers.
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Spread half the garlic herb butter directly under the skin.
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Rub remaining butter over outside of chicken.
5️⃣ Prepare Potatoes
In a bowl toss:
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Potatoes + olive oil + salt + pepper + thyme.
Arrange around chicken in pan.
6️⃣ Roast (First Stage)
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Roast uncovered for 35 minutes.
7️⃣ Add Green Beans
Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder.
Add to pan around chicken and potatoes.
8️⃣ Finish Roasting
Return to oven for 20–25 minutes, until:
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Chicken internal temp = 165°F (74°C) at thickest part
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Skin is golden brown
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Potatoes are fork-tender
9️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.
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Spoon pan juices over chicken and veggies.
🌟 Flavor Boost Options
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Add sliced lemon and onion inside chicken cavity
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Sprinkle parmesan over green beans after roasting
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Drizzle honey + Dijon mustard glaze on chicken during last 10 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
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Calories: 480
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Protein: 42g
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Carbs: 28g
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Fat: 22g
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Dry skin = crispy skin
✔ Butter under skin = juicy breast meat
✔ Resting chicken locks in juices
✔ Use a thermometer for perfect doneness
❓Quick Q&A
Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead?
Yes — roast 40–45 minutes total.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
Yes — roast chicken earlier, reheat at 350°F covered.
Q: Can I air fry this?
Whole chicken: Yes at 360°F for ~50 minutes (flip halfway).