Truly one of my favorite simple meals is a great roast chicken. So easy, flavorful, and everyone thinks you slaved for hours. I believe if you asked every Chef what their favorite home-cooked meal is, a roast chicken would be the hands-down winner. The leftovers are amazing for chicken salad or soup, and the bones great for stock.
Roast chicken has made many Sunday dinner appearances in my bungalow and will continue to. Just add peeled potatoes and root vegetables for a true comfort meal. And, the drippings make a wonderful sauce by crafting a roux and adding chicken stock.