Stovetop Roasted Chicken

I'm not sure why but many are intimidated by roasting an entire bird. It intimidates me also but I know that certain members of the family appreciate a traditional family dinner. This is about the easiest meal to make. I made gravy from the bottom of the pan and 'waterless' mashed potatoes. It was better than Thanksgiving.

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3-5 pound organic chicken

Fresh herbs

avocado oil

salt and pepper


  1. Preheat the pan with cover on for 5 minutes at medium heat.

  2. Season the chicken with a mixture of avocado oil and herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, sea salt) rub on all sides (or inside bird and on top.

  3. Place chicken breast side down, brown for 10 minutes, flip to the other side.

  4. Put the cover on, and wait until the valve clicks and turn to low.

  5. Cook for 45 minutes.

  6. Turn off and let it sit in the pan covered for 5 minutes and serve!


To make gravy, take drippings and add extra chicken broth. Then take a mixture of 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch and stir. When the broth comes to a boil, add starch mixture. Keep stirring until gravy thickens.