Top 31+ delicious roast chicken recipes for dinner

How to tell if your roast chicken is cooked
Garlic butter roast chicken with heirloom tomatoes
Best-ever air fryer roast chicken
Roast chicken with cheesy green polenta
Butterflied soy and ginger chicken
Classic roast chicken with gravy
Air fryer roast chicken with secret herbs and spices
Chicken and artichoke pot roast
French-style roast chicken
Butterflied roast chicken with leek
Roasted sumac chicken with baby vegetables
Classic roast chicken
Chicken in a pot
Asian-style roast chicken
Spanish-style roast chicken
Cajun roast chicken with corn cream
Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower
Tea brined roasted chicken
Roast chicken with lemon and garlic
Mustard roast chicken
Paprika roast chicken with corn and polenta stuffing
Roast chicken for two
Roasted lemon thyme chicken
Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic
Tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes
Garlic and oregano roast chicken
Roast chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
Lemon thyme and chilli roast chicken
Roast chicken with broad beans and lemon
Sides for your roast chicken dinner

Here, we’ve pulled together all of our best roast chicken recipe ideas, complete with homemade stuffing recipes, to inspire your next roast. There’s everything from a sensational Spanish-spiced recipe to easy cajun roast chicken pieces. Just serve them up with your favourite vegies, don’t forget the roast potatoes, and you’re good to go.

How to tell if your roast chicken is cooked

There are two methods to check if your chicken is cooked. The first is by using a skewer, and the second is with a meat thermometer. The meat thermometer is the most reliable method, and what we recommend for these roast chicken recipes.

If using a skewer, pierce the thickest part of the chicken, then remove the skewer and observe the juice that comes out. It should be clear. If the juices are pink, the chicken needs to be cooked for longer. However, if there are no juices, the chicken is overcooked.

If using a meat thermometer, measure at the thickest part of the thigh, ensuring thermometer is not touching the bone. When the temperature has reached 75°C the chicken is fully cooked.

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roast chicken with herb stuffing served with roast potatoes and steamed beans

Garlic butter roast chicken with heirloom tomatoes

Nothing beats a juicy roast chicken – it’s the ultimate family dinner.

roast chicken and gnocchi on a serving plate

Best-ever air fryer roast chicken

We jazz up a classic roast chook with a turn in the air fryer, serving it with crispy gnocchi.

May 14, 2023

Roast chicken with cheesy green polenta

We all love roast potatoes, but sometimes it’s nice to mix up the sides and serve roast chicken with something a little bit different.

Butterflied soy & ginger chicken next to a bowl of carrot and daikon salad.

Butterflied soy and ginger chicken

Try this delicious twist on roast chicken at your next dinner party.

roast chicken

Classic roast chicken with gravy

This classic roast chicken comes complete with moist and succulent meat and beautifully crispy, browned skin.

Air fryer roast chicken with secret herbs and spices

Colonel Sanders isn’t the only one with secret herbs and spices. To make things easier we’ve roasted this one in an air fryer for a delightfully moist result. If you haven’t been game to roast a chicken in your airfryer, then now is your time. Looking for more roast chicken dinners or more air fryer […]

chicken and artichoke pot roast

Chicken and artichoke pot roast

Incredibly tender and deeply imbued with flavour, chicken pot roast is fabulous as a Sunday lunch special.

french style roast chicken recipe

French-style roast chicken

A whole roast chicken with delicious French-inspired herb stuffing makes the ideal family dinner.

Roast chicken with preserved lemon

Butterflied roast chicken with leek

Butterfly your chicken so it cooks a little quicker and serve with roasted potato and leek for a tasty and fragrant midweek meal idea.

Roasted sumac chicken with baby vegetables

Give your weeknight roast a touch of Mediterranean spice.

HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY FRIED POTATOES

Classic roast chicken

This classic roast chicken recipe is the ideal hearty Sunday dinner.

whole chicken in a pot recipe

Chicken in a pot

This delightful recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Butcher’ cookbook makes throwing together a delicious Sunday roast so simple. It’s sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

asian style roast chicken recipe

Asian-style roast chicken

A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Asian-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with carrots.

spanish style roast chicken recipe

Spanish-style roast chicken

A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Spanish-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with zucchini.

Cajun roast chicken

Cajun roast chicken with corn cream

This cajun-spiced chicken is packed full of zesty flavours! With corn cream and veggies on the side, it’s a great way to add more greens to your diet and is perfect for a Sunday lunch with the family.

Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower

October 12, 2015

Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower

Get spiced with this Moroccan roasted style chicken and cauliflower. Scatter olives and coriander over chicken and serve with a ramekin of greek-style yoghurt.

Tea brined roasted chicken

Change up your next Sunday night roast with this tender tea brined chicken from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook. Juicy and succulent meat with a gentle smoky flavour.

Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

Roast chicken with lemon and garlic

We show you how to turn roast chicken into a gourmet meal the whole family will be raving about! The chicken pieces are also ideal to take to a picnic or add to school and work lunch boxes.

mustard roast chicken

Mustard roast chicken

Enjoy a hearty Sunday roast with chicken marinated in herbs, butter and mustard for that extra flavour.

Paprika roast chicken with corn and polenta stuffing

Polenta is a low carbohydrate food, rich in vitamins A and C, making it a good source of carotenoids.

Roast Chicken for Two

Roast chicken for two

There’s no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!

Roasted lemon thyme chicken

Fresh lemon thyme brings its lovely fragrance to these roast chicken pieces. Serve with the kipler potatoes and plenty of delicious cooking juices.

roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Don’t be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don’t want the full garlic experience!

tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes

Tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes

Tasty and juicy tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes from Australian Women’s Weekly.

Garlic and oregano roast chicken

A filling and tasty garlic and oregano flavoured roast chicken. Simple to make with less dishes!

roast chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary

Roast chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary

Using thigh cutlets in this way rather than the whole bird shortens the roasting time. The thigh is also the most succulent and flavoursome part of the chicken.