Comments on: Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:34:36 +0000

In reply to Curt.

My guess is that it needed more salt! Whole chickens need a lot of it, seasoned inside and out. As for using the top for roasting – that’s definitely a great way to retain moisture in the roast (though you’ll lose the crispy skin factor). Better luck next time!

By: Curt

Curt — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:25:31 +0000

I found it recipe rather bland. The meat wasn’t as tender as I expected and Potatoes anf carrots were under done. This is my first time using my Dutch Oven. The next time I’ll try using another recipe that tells me to use the top for most of the roasting. Thanks though.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:12:12 +0000

In reply to Debbie.

So glad you liked it!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:02:03 +0000

Wonderful recipe – thank you! The potatoes and carrots came out perfect and lemony, and the chicken was fantastic! I did have to add 20 minutes to the cook time for a 4.5 lb chicken in order for it to reach 165 degrees.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:16:17 +0000

In reply to Sue.

So glad you liked it! The recipe is definitely heavy on the lemon, but super easy to adjust to use less of it if you prefer!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:20:35 +0000

This was delicious. My daughters bought me a Lecreuset Dutch oven for my birthday and this was the first meal I used it to make. It was great, only thing was my husband said it was too lemony for him (I followed the recipe exactly as written). I will definitely make it again, but will only use one lemon. Thanks for sharing.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:51:38 +0000

In reply to Gunnar Qualen.

So glad you liked it! If you want more lemon, I’ve got a good trick for you. Put sliced lemon wedges around the chicken as it bakes. When lemon is roasted in the oven, it gets so soft and the juice just comes right out of it after baking. I do this with fish a lot. Then, you can grab one of those lemon slices and serve it alongside the chicken for each person to squeeze over if they want more lemony flavor. Hope that helps!

By: Gunnar Qualen

Gunnar Qualen — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:47:49 +0000

Made this twice and again tonight.
Love this recipe! Reliable, forgiving and easy, super way to make roasted chicken.

One pot wonder with both chicken and vegetables this even works for eating from a bowl in your lap while visiting or watching football.

So much lemon and it all just disappears! I’d have to add more lemon to get a “lemon chicken.” Following the recipe this is just amazing regular chicken flavor. Stuffing the cavity tight does hold more juicy flavor in the meat, and it’s been perfectly tender every time.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:13:30 +0000

In reply to Erin.

So glad you liked it! Love the idea of using white wine at the end for a gravy!

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:32:08 +0000

This is my second time using this recipe and it is spot on and delish, no changes needed! Take a little white wine at the end with the scrapings and it makes an awesome gravy.. for sure my new go-to whole chicken recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:40:57 +0000

In reply to Jay.

Lol, that must be it! Perhaps I should start including “close oven door” with my recipes from now on 😂

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:13:08 +0000

In reply to Joe.

I know what happened. You never told him to close the oven door. Well there you have it.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:13:25 +0000

In reply to Kristen Lee.

So glad you liked it!

By: Kristen Lee

Kristen Lee — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:16:40 +0000

We loved it! Seriously delish. Put 1/2c white wine in, used those giblets, onions and drippings for an incred gravy. If you need to sub dry herbs for the fresh, no worries, still great results. This recipe is spot on.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:40:29 +0000

In reply to Jude.

So glad you liked it!

By: Jude

Jude — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:34:23 +0000

This was an excellent recipe! So easy & the results are impressive!
Followed you recommendations on roasting first as I like a crispy skin ;0)
Also like that nothing is wasted, everything goes in the belly & the bird comes out moist & tasty! Highly recommend.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:52:23 +0000

In reply to Jindabyne.

This is such a great idea for hot weather! Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad you like the recipe :-)

By: Jindabyne

Jindabyne — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:28:13 +0000

We are all going thru a heat spell this summer(again) but we still love roast chicken.
I am using my GE Electric Toaster appliance in ge basement instead of heating up the house with my big oven.
However, I roast for 30 minutes at the highest temp of 450 then 340 for the rest of the cooking time. Turns out great every time. Thanks!! ( Using the roaster saves space at Xmas and Thanksgiving for use of the oven for big dinners( I do my stuffed turkey this way too)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 06 May 2024 12:16:13 +0000

In reply to Linda Loftin.

So glad you liked it!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 06 May 2024 12:02:43 +0000

In reply to Ruthie.

So glad you liked it!

By: Ruthie

Ruthie — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:33:36 +0000

Thank you so much for making a dutch oven roasting recipe that made me feel like a chef in the kitchen. Easy to follow and came together beautifully.

By: Linda Loftin

Linda Loftin — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:22:35 +0000

This has become the only way I roast chicken. I have made it several times and I’m making it again today. Great recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:28:23 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

So glad you liked it!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:57:36 +0000

We had this last night and loved it! I did add sliced mushrooms with the potato and onion mixture and really enjoyed it!
Thanks for the yummy recipe!