Roast Chicken with Butternut
2016-05-26- Cuisine: Winter Ideas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 4
- Cook Time : 1:30 h
- Ready In : 1:30 h
Ingredients
- 1 full chicken
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3⁄4 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1⁄2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1⁄2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 butternut, peeled and sliced
- 1 whole garlic, divided
- 3 tbsps water
- fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon of the pepper. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
Step 2
Toss the butternut with the remaining oil, salt, and 1⁄8 teaspoon of pepper, garlic and dried herbs. Add the butternut to the roasting pan.
Step 3
Roast in the oven for 11⁄2 hours until the butternut is tender and the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and serve garnished with fresh rosemary and thyme.