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Simple Roasted Chicken and Spring Vegetables

Laura Norris
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • One whole chicken with innards and gizzards removed
  • 15-20 spears of asparagus trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, diced
  • 1/2 head cauliflower chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil divided
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the oven is preheating, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the skin of the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes; after this time, raise the oven temperature to 375. Toss the vegetables with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper, and add to the pan.
  • Cook for another 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven in order to let the juices set. Then serve and enjoy!