Serves 4
Ingredients
1 size 18 chicken, loosen breast skin with your finger
Salt
Vegetable oil
1 sachet Roasted Garlic and Tarragon Mix
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg
Handful of parsley, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks
Method
Make the stuffing by combining the breadcrumbs, Roasted garlic and tarragon mix, egg and parsley, mix to form a stuffing.
Place the chicken into a baking dish, loosen the skin with your finger and place a generous amount of stuffing between the breast and the skin, drizzle with some of the oil covering the bottom of the dish. Cut the vegetables up into even sized shapes and scatter them around the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and place in the oven at 180 ̊C for 1 hour. The chicken and the vegetables will be cooked at the same time.
While the dinner is roasting you can prepare some fresh asparagus, which are added to a saucepan of boiling water, add a flower of broccoli cut into small pieces to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes. Drain and stir through a small amount of butter.
Place the chicken onto a plate, serve some roast vegetables and some greens.
It’s the kind of meal that encourages people to linger at the table a little longer, savoring not just the food but the warmth that comes with it. Every element, from the buttery greens to the golden roast vegetables, works in harmony, making it the perfect centerpiece for a weekend dinner with family or friends.
The same joy of roasting at home can be carried outdoors, where open flames and smoky aromas elevate the experience even more. Cooking on a camping grill brings a whole new dimension to recipes like this, letting the natural wood smoke add depth and character to the flavors. The gentle crackle of the fire and the soft glow of the embers create an atmosphere that’s both grounding and satisfying.
There’s something deeply fulfilling about tending to a meal outdoors, surrounded by nature and good company, watching the food transform over the heat. It’s not just about cooking; it’s about reconnecting—with the process, the flavors, and the people who share in the meal.


