Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy

In this easy roast chicken recipe, vegetables __cook underneath and soak up the juices from the roasting bird. The delicious vegetables are then used to make easy, healthy gravy. Using cornstarch instead of flour is a foolproof way to make sure your gravy stays lump-free.

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• By: EatingWell Test Kitchen

Ingredients 8 servings

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• Chicken
• 1 5-pound whole chicken, giblets removed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Pan Gravy
• Roasting pan drippings and vegetables
• 1-1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon butter