Juicy Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Gravy

1h 45m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Take chicken out of the fridge 1-2 hours before roasting.
  2. 2Prepare veggies by chopping in 2 inch pieces. Toss with avocado oil and spices.
  3. 3Spread evenly on roasting pan.
  4. 4Dry chicken with paper towels.
  5. 5Prepare the herb butter by mixing room temperature butter with chopped fresh herbs and spices, including lemon zest.
  6. 6Spread butter underneath the skin and on top of the skin.
  7. 7Stuff chicken with 1 lemon & tie the legs together with butchers twine.
  8. 8Top with salt & Pepper.
  9. 9Insert meat thermometer.
  10. 10Roast at 450 for 10-15 Minutes.
  11. 11Turn down to 350 and continue roasting for 20 minutes per pound.
  12. 12Let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes.
  13. 13Put veggies back in the oven on a low broil to crisp up for about 5-10 minutes.
  14. 14Make a rue with butter or flour. (If your gluten free, just use tapioca flour)
  15. 15Pour all the pan drippings in a pot and whisk to thicken. Add the bouillon and extra spices if needed(Do not add salt until AFTER you taste test.)
  16. 16Squeeze lemon in the gravy and over the veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole chicken
  • 1 lb Potatoes (golden or medley)
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Bone Broth
  • 1 tsp Better than bouillon
  • 1 tbsp Flour or Tapioca flour

Equipment

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