Simple Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Prep Time: 1 - 2 hours | Cook Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour | Serves: 4
Dinner » Chicken » American

Ingredients:

3-4lbs. of chicken
1 lb. red potatoes
1 lb. carrots
1 lb. fennel
2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
salt and pepper
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Brine:
1/2 cup table salt or 3/4 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 quarts water


Step 1:

For the brine, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water. Put the chicken pieces in a bowl and completely cover with the brine solution. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.