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4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner

April 23, 2018 by Samantha 7 Comments

Easy and with almost zero prep, this 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner is sure to become a new family favourite. A fail-proof juicy whole roast chicken recipe that lets the oven do all the work!

whole roast chicken, potatoes, and asparagus in a white pan

This is one of our favourite dinners that gets repeated with obscene frequency. Plus, it’s what I love to serve at larger dinner parties because it’s so simple, yet juicy and flavourful that everyone loves it. This 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner is a one pan meal that requires virtually zero prep.

It’s also guaranteed to have leftovers after a weekday meal. Which means a healthy and delicious lunch for a few family members.

Chicken leg on a white plate with baby potatoes and asparagus

How long does it take to roast a chicken?

Perfectly reasonable question. This recipe calls for a 3.5-5 lbs sized chicken which is on larger size. The chicken in the photos was close to 5 lbs and took 1.5 hours.

While the weight of the chicken will determine the total cooking time, a general rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound.

whole roasted chicken, potatoes and asparagus in a white baking dish

How to tell if a roast chicken is cooked?

The easiest way is to use an instant read meat thermometer. The thickest part of the thigh meat, without touching the bone, should reach 165° F.

Other signs include, the skin pulling away from the ends of the bones, the legs and wings easily pulling away from the body, and the juices running clear (versus pink).

a piece of chicken breast with potatoes and asparagus on a white plate.

Here are a few more roast chicken recipes:

  • Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes, and Broccoli 3-Ways
  • Roasted Chicken Minestrone Soup
  • Harissa Chicken, Potatoes and Vegetables

side photo of a whole roasted chicken, potatoes and asparagus

This recipe calls for very little olive oil, because a whole roast chicken will seep quite a bit of liquid including some fat that renders off the chicken. The potatoes and asparagus then cook in the chicken juices. It makes a flavourful almost-gravy without any effort.

5 from 2 votes
whole roasted chicken, potatoes and asparagus in a white baking dish
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4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 

Easy and with almost zero prep, 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner. Fail-proof juicy whole roast chicken recipe that lets the oven do all the work! And, it's a one pot meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 1.5-2.5 kg (3.5-5 lbs) whole chicken, cavity emptied and patted dry with paper towel
  • 2 lbs (900 gr) baby potatoes, halved if large
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.


  2. Toss potatoes with olive oil in a baking dish. Place chicken on top and season the potatoes lightly with salt and season chicken with remaining salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 90 minutes*, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken thigh (without hitting the bone) of 165° F. 

  3. Approximately 8 minutes before chicken finishes cooking add asparagus to pan.

  4. Allow chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving. 

Recipe Notes

* the size of the chicken will determine the cooking length. the chicken in the pictures was approximately 5 pounds and took 1.5 hours to cook. 

Enjoy! xo

long collage of whole roast chicken with potatoes and asparagus

Filed Under: Chicken, Dinner, One Pot/Pan Tagged With: chicken, one pot, roast chicken

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. AvatarLiz says

    April 23, 2018 at 7:08 am

    I've been loving recipes like this one with just a handful of ingredients. It makes dinner time so much less stressful!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 23, 2018 at 8:08 am

      Yes! Quality, simple ingredients can definitely go the distance.
      Reply
  2. AvatarClaire says

    April 23, 2018 at 8:24 am

    This is perfect for a busy evening, when you want the comfort of a roast dinner but don't have the energy to use every pan in the kitchen! LOVELY
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 23, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Such a comforting meal with very little effort, it's true.
      Reply

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