Easy Roast Chicken with Gravy

A classic roast chicken served with a rich homemade gravy made from roasting juices, vegetables, herbs, and chicken stock.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.6 grams 30.4 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 93.2 grams 372.8 grams
Cook Time
190 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Butter
for the gravy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
cut into quarters
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
for the gravy
Liquids
275
ml
Chicken Stock
for the gravy
Meat
2
kg
Chicken
whole
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Sage
fresh mixed herbs
1
bunch
Thyme
fresh mixed herbs
1
bunch
Rosemary
fresh mixed herbs
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
dash
Vegetable Oil
for drizzling
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrot
cut into chunks
2
stalk
Celery
trimmed and cut into chunks
1
piece
Onion
cut into six

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Place vegetables in a tray, top with chicken, stuff with lemon and herbs, drizzle with oil, and season.
  • Roast for 3 hours, basting halfway through.
  • Increase heat to maximum for 5-10 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Remove chicken to rest for 15 minutes, reserving vegetables and juices in the tray.
  • Strain juices and vegetables through a sieve into a pan, add stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Melt butter in the roasting tray over low heat and scrape up browned bits.
  • Whisk in flour to form a paste, then gradually whisk in the hot stock mixture until thickened.
  • Simmer gravy for 5 minutes, season, and strain into a jug.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with gravy and roasted vegetables.