The humble roast chicken makes for some of the heartiest and most memorable meals. But there’s an art to roasting a chicken to perfection, from knowing how long to roast a chicken to get that golden crispy skin and the balance of seasoning just right. Whether you’re looking for classic whole roast chicken recipes or to wow guests with a punchy roast chilli chicken at a dinner party, these roast chicken recipes are sure to impress.
Now, you just neeed to decide which side dishes to pair with your roast chicken.

Roast apricot chicken with almond and herb couscous

Roast apricot chicken with almond and herb couscous

Tomato and pancetta roast chicken with green olives

Pan-roasted chicken with artichokes and salad onion

Za’atar roast chicken with pilaf, pomegranate and nuts

Tony Tan’s guide to making Hakka salt-baked chicken

Fleet’s roast chicken with preserved lemon and herbs

Chicken, carrot and orange tray bake with chive butter

Epocha’s roast chicken, braised Savoy cabbage, prune and butter sauce

Roast chicken with tarragon butter and Dutch carrots

Spiced-yoghurt roast chicken with potato and ginger stuffing

Roast chicken with sausage stuffing, prunes and pan gravy

Roast chicken salad with celeriac, radicchio and pink grapefruit
