This whole roasted chicken is a great dish to make on a Sunday and use in all different ways throughout the week. All it has is chicken, onions, garlic, spices, olive oil, and white wine. Easy, healthy, and delicious.
great for a cozy night in:
Whenever I think of the perfect cozy family dinner dish, roasting a whole chicken comes to mind. Although it is more appropriate in the wintertime, you can have it all year round and it will be a hit. Letting it roast all day as you prep the rest of the dishes for dinner provides a homey atmosphere and keeps you warm.
There are so many different ways to make roasted chicken; this is a simple and basic recipe that allows the chicken to shine and brings out its flavors. Feel free to experiment with all different kinds of flavors and ideas as chicken is pretty versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways.
roasted chicken Ingredient List:
- Chicken
- Garlic
- Onions
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Olive oil
- Semi-dry white wine
The steps are simple:
- Stuff the chicken with onions and garlic and place the rest around it.
- Drizzle with oil and spices, add some wine, cover, and roast.
stovetop method:
You can make this recipe on the stovetop in a big pot. Season the chicken with the spices and add oil to the pot. Sear the chicken until it browns a bit and then add the onions and garlic. Cook everything for around 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the wine and let it reduce. Lower the heat and cook for around two hours or until it registers 165 degrees.
prepare chicken in advance:
You can prepare the chicken a night or two in advance and cover it with foil. Then when you are ready to roast it just pop it in the oven. You can put it in the oven in the morning on a low setting and have the chicken slow-roasting all day. Your house will smell amazing and everyone will be excited about dinner!
Serving suggestions:
There are so many delicious ways to eat this chicken. Here are some good options:
- Orzo and vegetable kugel.
- Yellow rice and roasted Brussels sprouts.
- Roasted sweet potatoes and apple-pear crisp.
Leftover options for roasted chicken:
For leftovers chop up the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to a salad. Top with a creamy dressing.
You can also make a chicken sandwich with some soft subs, romaine lettuce, fried onions, and creamy mayo.
Garlic and Onion Whole Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 10 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 4 onions, quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups semi-dry white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the chicken in a big roasting dish.
- Stuff the chicken with as many of the onions and garlic that fit, and tie the legs together with cooking string to keep everything inside.
- Sprinkle the spices all over both sides of the chicken and massage them in so everything is covered.
- Pour the oil over both sides of the chicken and massage it in as well.
- Place the rest of the onions and garlic around the chicken and pour the wine into the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and turn the oven onto broil. Broil the chicken for around 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Make sure to check on it so that it doesn't burn as every oven is different.
