Holiday Roast Chicken with Herb Butter and Vegetables – Sharp Blades

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs or 1.8–2.3 kg)
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme