Celebration Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Celebration Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 beaten egg; salt and pepper; 4 lbs roasting chickens; 2 tablespoons canola oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups hot chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried sage
1 beaten egg
salt and pepper
4 lbs roasting chickens
2 tablespoons canola oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Lemon-herb stuffing:.
2
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to the breadcrumbs, then add the beaten egg and mix well.
3
If your family wants extra stuffing, you can double the recipe then reserve half and dot the top with butter and bake in the oven with the chicken for the last 30 minutes of roasting time.
4
Roast Chicken:.
5
Spoon the stuffing into the neck cavity of the chicken, fold over the flap of skin, and secure with the wings.
6
Set the chicken in a roasting pan just big enough to hold it, brush it all over with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7
Roast in a preheated 350F oven for 1 3/4 hours or until the juices run clear, basting occasionally and covering with foil if skin is too brown.
8
Remove from pan and let stand for 10 minutes.
9
Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat from the pan.
10
Set the pan on top of the stove, add the flour, and stir over moderate heat for 1-2 minutes.
11
Add the stock and lemon juice and stir until thickened.
12
Taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary.
13
Carve the chicken and serve at once, with the gravy passed separately.

1274

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs, 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Celebration Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Celebration Roast Chicken

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