Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup butter room temp.; 2T. chopped fresh rosemary; 2T. chopped fr.basil or 2t.dried; 3 Large garlic cloves minced; 1 1/2 t. grated lemon peel; 1 6-7 lb.roasting chicken; 1/4 cup dry wine; 1 cup chicken broth; 2T. flour; Lemon Wedge; Rosemay sprig

Servings: persons

1
Combine butter,rosemary,thyme,garlic and lemon peel in bowl, stir to blend.(Do ahead if you want)
2
Preheat 450. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
3
Slide hand under skin of chicken to loosen from meat. Put aside 1-2T of butter if you are making gravy.
4
Rub part of the butter under the skin of chicken and rub the rest on outside of bird. Season with Salt & Pepper.
5
Truss chicken.
6
Place in heavy pan. Roast 20 min.Reduce heat to 375.Roast till thermometer reads 175.
7
Lift chicken slighlty emptying any juices into the roasting pan.
8
Move to platter,tent with foil and let it rest to keep warm.
9
Pour pan juices into a glass cup, spoon off fat. Add to pan, place on high heat w/wine bring to boil scraping off brown bits. Add enough broth to measure 2 1/2 (if you are doing big bird).Melt butter in sauce pan over med/high heat. Add flour,wisk till smooth and begins to color, gradually wisk in pan juices.Boil till thicken about 7 min. Season gravy with salt & Pepper. Arrange lemon and rosemay on platter. Serve with gravy

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Cup butter room temp., 2T. chopped fresh rosemary, 2T. chopped fr.basil or 2t.dried, 3 Large garlic cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Herb Roasted 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.

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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

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