Fragrant Roast Chicken

Everyone I've ever made this for has requested the recipe. I experimented with several recipes and added a few of my own ingredients and this is the final result. Your kitchen will smell incredible...this makes a very moist & juicy roast chicken. The sweetness of the green apple and the garlic really imparts a wonderful aroma and taste. Be sure to serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (2 -2 1/2lb)  roasting chickens
•  salt and pepper
•  olive oil (extra virgin is best)
• 6  tablespoons fresh rosemary (use alone or in combination) or 6  tablespoons fresh thyme (use alone or in combination) or 6  tablespoons fresh sage (use alone or in combination)
• 1  green apple, peeled and quartered
• 2  medium onions, quartered
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 6  medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 15  baby carrots
• 1  bunch celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
•  more  salt and pepper
• 4  minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
• 2  diced parsnips (optional)
• 12  ounces  good quality  Chardonnay wine

Directions

1. Rub cleaned and dried chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place fresh herbs, apples and onions in the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken in a roasting pan or dutch oven. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, garlic, celery (and parsnips) around the chicken. Drizzle olive oil over all and generously salt and pepper chicken and vegetables. Pour the white wine over the veggies. Sprinkle paprika over the chicken. Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 80 to 90 minutes.
2. Note: Baste chicken occasionally with pan juices while cooking.
3. Also, the larger the chicken you use, the more veggies and wine you'll want to add.