Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

• 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)

Step 2: Season the Chicken

In a small bowl, combine minced shallot, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin of the breast. Place lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.

• 1 shallot (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 lemons

Step 3: Roast the Chicken

Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan. Dot the chicken with butter. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

• Seasoned chicken from step 2
• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)

Step 4: Prepare the Potatoes

While the chicken is roasting, toss the quartered potatoes with olive oil, remaining rosemary, remaining thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

• 1.5 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold, quartered)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Step 5: Roast the Potatoes

After the chicken has been roasting for 30 minutes, add the potatoes to the roasting pan around the chicken.

• Seasoned potatoes from step 4

Step 6: Cook the Green Beans

While the chicken and potatoes are roasting, steam or boil the green beans until tender-crisp. Drain well.

• 1 pound green beans (trimmed)

Step 7: Garlic Green Beans

In a skillet, heat remaining minced garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Cooked green beans from step 6
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Step 8: Rest and Serve

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the roasted chicken with the rosemary potatoes and garlic green beans.

• Roasted Chicken from step 3
• Roasted Potatoes from step 5
• Garlic Green Beans from step 7