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Oven-Roasted Creole Garlic Butter Chicken with Vegetables Recipe

Oven-Roasted Creole Garlic Butter Chicken with Vegetables Recipe

Experience the bold flavors of this Oven-Roasted Creole Garlic Butter Chicken with Vegetables recipe, a crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken The star of the show
  • 2 tablespoons salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/2 cup butter Softened, high-quality
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning Can substitute with Cajun seasoning
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound baby potatoes Whole for even cooking
  • 3 medium fresh carrots Young and tender
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Can use fresh onions as alternative
Extras for Brightness and Flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Optional for flavor complexity
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Fresh citrus notes
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Can substitute with thyme or sage
  • 1 cup white wine or chicken stock to keep moist

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Generously salt the whole chicken, coating outside and inside.
  3. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and Creole seasoning.
  4. Rub garlic butter mixture beneath the chicken skin and in the cavity.
  5. Stuff lemon halves and fresh rosemary inside chicken cavity.
  6. Toss baby potatoes, fresh carrots, and other veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
  7. Arrange the vegetables in a roasting pan, laying the chicken on top.
  8. Roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes.
  9. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, looking for 165°F (75°C).
  10. Rest the chicken for 10-15 minutes before carving and serve with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Baste every 30 minutes for juicy chicken and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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