Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables (Gluten-Free)

Jefferson,

I've read and tried many of your recipes and liked them. I just wanted to comment that this recipe calls to cook the bird for only 35 minutes. Even at 500 degrees that can't be long enough to roast a whole chicken thoroughly. Have you entered the correct cooking times? Also, the picture that accompanied the recipe shows all the 'pink' juices sitting under the 'done' bird.

Although it doens't sound like it, I do appreciate all your articles!

Thanks, Beth

Do yourself a HUGE favor and brine your chicken overnight in a gallon size ziplock bag. Brine: bring a quart of water with 1/4 c. Salt, 2 tbls honey, 12 bay leaves, 1 tbls peppercorns, sprig of rosemary and 5 cloves of garlic just to a simmer. Cool to room temp. Put chicken in bag and poor brine in with some ice cubes to fill bag. Put in the fridge. Take out one hour before cooking. I roast mine at 375 for about an hour. To roast veggies, toss them all with rosemary, minced garlic thyme and olive oil. You can put these in the bottom of the chicken roast pan or in a separate pan for 45 minutes.

Don't thank me, just enjoy!

Sounds very good. I might try it

Jefferson,

I've read and tried many of your recipes and liked them. I just wanted to comment that this recipe calls to cook the bird for only 35 minutes. Even at 500 degrees that can't be long enough to roast a whole chicken thoroughly. Have you entered the correct cooking times? Also, the picture that accompanied the recipe shows all the 'pink' juices sitting under the 'done' bird.

 

Although it doens't sound like it, I do appreciate all your articles!

Thanks, Beth

You didn't read the recipe properly. It says roast 30 mins first. Then add vege and roast for another 30-45 mins. That's enough time to roast a chicken.