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Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This hearty and comforting Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken & Veggies in the Dutch Oven is a perfect all-in-one meal for the whole family. With tender chicken, caramelized vegetables, and savory lemon pepper seasoning, itโ€™s an easy and flavorful dish thatโ€™s sure to satisfy.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 (5 lb) whole chicken
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb carrots (peeled)
  • 1 lb mini potatoes (halved)
  • 2 celery stalks (sliced)
  • 1 sweet onion (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season evenly with lemon pepper and salt.
  • Place the chicken in a round Dutch oven.
  • Arrange the carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion around the chicken.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of butter on top of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder over the veggies.
  • Cover and bake in the oven for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove the lid and continue to cook until the chicken skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Notes

  • If you prefer extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for a few minutes after removing the lid.
  • You can substitute other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes for variety.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of the recipe)
  • Calories: 397 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 683mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg