Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter room temperature; 2 tablespoons rosemary fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped; 3 cloves garlic large; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel grated; 7 pounds roasting chicken; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken broth canned, low-salt; 2 tablespoons flour; rosemary sprigs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter room temperature
2 tablespoons rosemary fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped
3 cloves garlic large
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel grated
7 pounds roasting chicken
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth canned, low-salt
2 tablespoons flour
rosemary sprigs

1
Combine butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon peel in small bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Herb butter can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
2
Preheat oven to 450 deg. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Slide hand under skin of chicken breast to loosen skin from meat. Reserve 2 tablespoons herb butter for gravy. Rub half of remaining herb butter over chicken breast under skin. Spread remaining herb butter over outside of chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Truss chicken to help hold shape.
3
Place chicken in heavy large roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 deg. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 175 deg. and juices from thigh run clear when thicken thigh is pierced with skewer, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
4
Lift chicken and tilt slightly, emptying any juices form cavity into roasting pan. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
5
Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top. Add wine to pan. Place pan over high heat; bring wine to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour wine mixture into cup with pan juices. Add enough broth to same cup to measure 2 1/4 cups liquid. Melt reserved 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, whisk until smooth and beginning to color, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk

1661

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

267

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter room temperature, 2 tablespoons rosemary fresh, chopped, 2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped, 3 cloves garlic large, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Herb 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.

Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken

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