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Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Half Chicken Recipe

This Roasted Half Chicken Recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner or special occasion dish. It takes just a few ingredients and minutes of prep time to bring out the juicy and flavorful meat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 6 cups assorted root vegetables peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks for roasting
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. With a paper towel blot the chicken. Add half of the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly, both on the skin and under the skin (gently lift the skin gently and rub some seasoning directly onto the meat).
  4. Put the seasoned chicken on the prepared sheet pan. For extra flavor, tuck lemon slices underneath the chicken.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss the diced vegetables in the remaining olive oil. Then, fold in the remaining seasoning mix in the vegetables. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken halves.
  6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. Cooking times may vary based on your oven and the size of the chicken, so it's essential to use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, keeping it moist.

Notes

  • 2 carrots, 2 sweet potatoes, 4 small russet potatoes.
  • Feel free to get creative with the seasonings for your chicken. Use different herbs or even more herbs for extra flavor. This recipe is so easy to customize. If you have this Poultry Seasoning on hand, then you are all set!
  • Feel free to get creative with the seasonings for your chicken. Use different herbs or even more herbs for extra flavor. This recipe is so easy to customize. If you have this Poultry Seasoning on hand, then you are all set!
  • You can change up the vegetables that you roast with this delicious chicken. I like to use potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes. However, you could also add in a sliced yellow onion, or even some celery stalks. Pictured are 2 carrots, 2 sweet potatoes, 4 small russet potatoes.
  • You can change up the vegetables that you roast with this delicious chicken. I like to use potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes. However, you could also add in a sliced yellow onion, or even some celery stalks. Pictured are 2 carrots, 2 sweet potatoes, 4 small russet potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Potassium 345mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 432IU (9%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Potassium 345mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 432IU 9%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.