ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, LEMON, AND ASPARAGUS

Roast Chicken With Potatoes, Lemon, and Asparagus image

Provided by Mooseybear

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, halved
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
coarse salt and pepper
1 (3 lb) package whole chickens, cut up
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
6 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

Preheat oven to 478 degrees.
Place potatoes and half the butter in a shallow roasting pan.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast, tossing once, until potatoes are golden, 20-25 minutes.
Place chicken, skin side up, on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until chicken begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
Scatter asparagus, lemon, remaining butter, and thyme around chicken.
Roast until asparagus is tender and chicken is cooked throughout, 5-15 minutes.
Serve with pan juices.