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Roast Chicken Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 whole lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the lemon halves, garlic, rosemary, and thyme inside the chicken cavity.
  5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  6. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
  7. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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