🍗 Herb-Stuffed Roast Chicken with Golden Potatoes & Rich Gravy

A Classic Sunday Roast That’s Crispy on the Outside, Juicy on the Inside!

Nothing brings family and friends together like a perfectly roasted chicken. Filled with fragrant herb stuffing, surrounded by golden roasted potatoes, and served with rich homemade gravy, this comforting meal is a timeless favorite that’s elegant enough for special occasions and simple enough for a cozy weekend dinner.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken

* 1 whole chicken (1.8–2 kg)

* 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 tsp paprika

* 1 tsp dried thyme

* 1 tsp rosemary

* 1 tsp parsley

* Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Herb Stuffing

* 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs

* 2 tbsp butter

* 1 small onion, finely chopped

* 2 garlic cloves, minced

* 2 tbsp chopped parsley

* 1 tsp thyme

* 1 egg

* Salt and pepper

For the Roasted Potatoes

* 700 g baby potatoes, halved

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* Salt, black pepper & rosemary

For the Gravy

* Pan drippings

* 1 tbsp flour

* 1½ cups chicken stock

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the herb stuffing by sautéing the onion and garlic in butter until soft. Mix with breadcrumbs, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper.

2️⃣ Fill the chicken cavity with the stuffing and tie the legs together. Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Arrange the seasoned potatoes around the chicken and roast in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

4️⃣ Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.

5️⃣ Prepare the gravy by whisking flour into the pan drippings, then gradually add chicken stock and simmer until smooth and rich.

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👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

✨ Baste the chicken every 20–30 minutes for beautifully crisp skin and exceptionally juicy meat.

🌿 Add fresh rosemary, thyme, and lemon slices inside the cavity for extra aroma.

🥔 Parboil the potatoes for 8 minutes before roasting to achieve an extra crispy exterior.

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⏱️ Recipe Details

* Prep Time: 20 minutes

* Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

* Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

* Servings: 4–6

* Calories: Approximately 650 kcal per serving