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Roasted whole chicken with mini potatoes

Roasted Whole Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

Kaylie
A roasted whole chicken with potatoes in a cast iron skillet is a one pan meal that is easy and effortless. Keep it simple with pantry staple ingredients for an effortless weeknight meal or dress it up with herbs and vegetables for a flavorful and delicious holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4 pound whole chicken choose 3-4 pound chickens
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter, salted cut into smaller pats
  • 1.5 pounds mini potatoes
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

For the stuffing

  • 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into thirds
  • ½ lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels.
  • Rub the salt, garlic powder and pepper all over the chicken, including the inside cavity.
  • Stuff the chicken cavity with the smashed garlic, celery and ½ lemon.
  • Line the skillet with the mini potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken - breast side down on the potatoes.
  • Top the chicken with pats of the butter.
  • Roast the chicken, about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a 4 pound chicken, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (important to use a meat thermometer)

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • Check the doneness insert a digital thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh (near the bone) when temp reads 165 degrees F, the chicken is done.
  • Cooking times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Bigger chickens will require more time.
  • Make sure the chicken is thawed through if frozen. 
  • Save the pan drippings to make a simple chicken gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 4peopeCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1787mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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