Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet of Knorr Spicy Roast Chicken Cook-In-Bag seasoning mix
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • - For the Vegetables (Optional, for roasting alongside the chicken):
  • - 2 medium potatoes, diced into chunks
  • - 2 carrots, sliced
  • - 1 onion, quartered
  • - Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Ensure that you remove any giblets from inside the cavity.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the Knorr Spicy Roast Chicken seasoning mix with olive oil and lemon juice to create a paste.
  4. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, making sure you get it under the skin as well for maximum flavor. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  5. If using vegetables, place them in the bottom of your cook-in-bag or roasting pan. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Carefully place the seasoned chicken into a large cook-in-bag designed for roasting or directly on top of prepared vegetables in your roasting pan.
  7. Seal bag according to package instructions—usually by tying securely at both ends—and make several small slits in the bags surface to allow steam to escape during cooking.
  8. Place sealed bag on a baking sheet for stability then transfer it into your preheated oven.
  9. Roast for approximately 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured at thickest part of thigh using instant-read thermometer.
  10. Once cooked through, carefully remove from oven; let rest inside bag on counter for about 10 minutes before opening — caution as steam will escape!