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CLASSIC ROAST CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Ingredients for 4

  • 4 potatoes (e.g. Rooster potatoes) (approximately 800 g)
  • 1 chicken (1,2 – 1,5 kg)
  • 6 carrots
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • thyme or herbs of Provence
  • 200 ml cream
  • salt and pepper
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Cooking time: 90 MIN

A simple recipe, full of flavours and memories, to be enjoyed for a meal with friends or family.

  1. Preheat the oven to 210°C (Gas 7).
  2. Place the chicken in a large ovenproof dish.
  3. Drizzle a dash of olive oil over the chicken and place a few lumps of butter on top.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with thyme or Provencal herbs. Add half a glass of water. Cover with foil or baking paper and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
  5. Peel the carrots and cut thicker carrots in two. Wash the potatoes and cut them into wedges.
  6. Take the baking dish with the chicken out of the oven and add the potato wedges and carrots. Sprinkle with salt. Place back in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Turn the potatoes over regularly and occasionally pour some frying liquid over the chicken. Add some water if there is not enough moisture.
  8. Add a pinch of salt and serve immediately.

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