French Roast Chicken
A classic French dish featuring a whole chicken roasted to perfection, served with a side of steamed vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken3-4 lbs
- ●2 tbsp roastolive oil
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 tsp pepper
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 onionchopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
While the chicken is roasting, sauté the chopped onion in the skillet until softened.
- 8
Serve the roasted chicken with the steamed vegetables and sautéed onion.
- 9
Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.