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Dutch oven whole chicken is perfectly seasoned, with a simple blend of salt & pepper, along with fresh rosemary for a herbaceous flavor. You’ll also get tender potatoes, celery, onions, and carrots, that are cooked at the same time bringing out their own natural flavors while absorbing all of the juices and surrounding flavors. Everything is done in one pot, making it a complete meal with very little clean-up. It’s an easy hearty family meal that is simple enough for weekday dinners and elegant enough to serve a small dinner party. Serve with an optional side salad and a basket of garlic bread and you’ll have everyone incredibly satisfied. When it comes to dutch oven chicken recipes, this is hands down one of my favorites! When the chicken is done, don’t forget to use the carcass for soup! A Dutch oven has high sides, which means it blocks outside air from circulating into the pot and it captures the moisture, and keeps it in there. Cooking it with the lid on first means the steam thoroughly cooks the chicken throughout while keeping the moisture inside and never drying it out. Then, once the lid is removed, the outer skin has a chance to catch up for even cooking. As an added bonus, placing it under the broiler for a few minutes in the end, results in deliciously and perfectly salty, crispy skin. By using the Dutch oven you do not have to worry about brining it first, using foil, or changing the temperature of the oven partway through, and there’s no more worrying about pink in some spots and burnt in others. This easy-to-follow recipe for a Dutch oven roast will become your new favorite way to cook a whole chicken! However, if the time allows, definitely brine the chicken as it will only add moisture and flavor to your chicken. I have an AMAZING chicken brine recipe for you to try!
Whole Chicken – You’ll need anywhere from a 2.5-4 lb whole chicken. Fresh, if possible, for optimal results, but thawed from frozen will work just fine. Salt & pepper – No fancy seasoning here! A generous amount of salt and pepper both inside and out will give this chicken so much flavor. Onion – An aromatic used for not only stuffing the cavity and flavoring the chicken but once cooked, it can be eaten as part of the side dish. Celery – Cooked celery becomes tender and so juicy. Rosemary – Fresh rosemary is a signature herb that pairs so well with chicken. It’s incredibly flavorful but not overpowering. It adds a delicate layer of added deliciousness! Vegetable oil – Used to coat the chicken as well as the bottom of the pan for even cooking of the chicken and the veggies. It will also help to crisp up the skin and keep the seasoning sticking to the chicken. Potatoes & Carrots – When the chicken sits on top of the remaining veggies at the bottom of the pot, they get to absorb the flavor of the broth but also the drippings from the chicken. They become fork-tender and scrumptious by the time they’re done. Broth – Either vegetable or chicken broth is a great choice to help create steam and add moisture and enhance the flavor of the chicken.
Serve a starter: Bacon wrapped asparagus, cream cheese rangoons, Mediterranean baked feta dip, Instant Pot spinach artichoke dip, and bruschetta with tomato are all different types of appetizers that are all easy and crowd-pleasing. Along with other sides: A three bean salad, an asparagus tart, or easy naan bread would all pair nicely with a chicken and potatoes meal. For dessert: What’s a complete meal without dessert? Finish off the evening with an easy, light, and delicious cinnamon baked apple slices, apple crumble, or orange juice cake. For something a little decadent go for this pumpkin bundt cake with a cream cheese frosting or molten chocolate mug cake. A complete flavorful one-pot meal that Sunday dinner dreams are made of! Now that you know the secret to a perfectly cooked whole chicken, don’t forget to share this recipe with others! © Little Sunny Kitchen
