Weeknight Roast Chicken and Carrots with Salsa Verde

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lb. whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 2 lbs. small carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, oregano and/or marjoram
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. capers, rinsed
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 tbsp. water

Directions

  1. Place 2 rimmed baking sheets in oven; preheat to 500.

  2. If using a whole chicken, cut into parts. Cut any chicken breasts in half crosswise. Combine 1 tbsp. oil, half the garlic, salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over the chicken and under the skin.

  3. Remove the pans from the oven and divide the chicken between them. Arrange carrots around the chicken on both pans.

  4. Reduce oven temp to 450. Roast the chicken and carrots until cooked through, 20-30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, combine herbs, lemon juice, capers, anchovy paste, the remaining garlic and 1/4 tsp pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add water and the remaining 1 tbsp. oil.

  6. Serve the chicken and carrots with the sauce.

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