Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, the Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that will impress your family and friends. Juicy, flavorful chicken surrounded by tender vegetables makes for a delectable meal. You simply can’t resist the aroma wafting through your home as it cooks. Make it tonight for a deliciously fulfilling experience!
Equipment
- 6 Quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Whole Chicken Use broiler or fryer chicken, can be between 2.5lb to 4lb.
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 large Yellow Onion Cut into eighths.
- 2 ribs Celery Chopped into 2 inch pieces.
- 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Potatoes Cut into chunks, 3cm (or use more if you want).
- 2 large Carrots Peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces.
- ¼ cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Or water.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
- Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper, then stuff with half the onion, celery, and one sprig of rosemary. Truss the legs with kitchen twine if desired.
- Drizzle half of the oil all over the chicken, and season it with salt and pepper (season liberally).
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the Dutch oven so it lightly covers the bottom. Add the potatoes, remaining onions and celery, carrots and broth to the Dutch oven. Season with salt and give them a quick stir. Throw the remaining sprigs of rosemary in the Dutch oven.
- Transfer the chicken to the Dutch oven so it sits over the chopped vegetables, cover with the lid.
- Transfer the Dutch oven to the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the Dutch oven from the oven, remove the lid, and cook for 30 more minutes UNCOVERED or until the internal temp reaches 165°F/74°C (use kitchen thermometer). For crispy skin, place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Pat your chicken dry: Absorb as much external moisture as you can.
- Thawing: If using a frozen chicken, make sure it is completely thawed before cooking to avoid timing issues.
- Check for giblets: They often come in a bag for easy removal.
- Chunk Size Matters: Cut vegetables into large chunks to avoid overcooked, mushy, or burnt veggies.
- Broiling: Keep an eye on the chicken if broiling at the end, as it happens fast.
- Utilize the carcass: Keep it for making bone broth, stock, or soup later.