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One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken

The easiest one pot chicken dinner that is SURE to impress...
Course Main Course
Keyword easy chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken recipe, lemon chicken with vegetables, lemon pepper chicken recipe, one pot chicken dinner, one pot easy meal, one pot lemon pepper chicken, roasted lemon chicken, weeknight chicken dinner, Weeknight dinner ideas, whole roasted chicken recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken 2-4 lbs
  • 1 sweet potato chopped
  • 1 leek chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 head of garlic cut in half
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Fresh herbs for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Take your chicken out of the fridge about 20-30 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Meanwhile, chop your sweet potatoes, leeks, carrots, celery, and onion, and place them in a large Dutch oven or baking dish.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with lemon zest, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt. This butter will infuse the chicken with zesty, savory flavors.
  • Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables in the pot. Use your fingers or a spoon to create space between the chicken’s skin and breast, and spread the lemon pepper butter underneath the skin. Spread any leftover butter on top of the chicken.
  • Place the pot in a preheated oven at 400°F. Roast for about 1 hour, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the juices run clear. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Spoon the roasted vegetables onto your plate, slice the chicken, and top with pan drippings and fresh herbs for extra flavour. I like using fresh dill, or basil, Italian parsley, chives.