Roast Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Roast Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs roasting chickens; 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 12 lemon, sliced; 12 onion, sliced; 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; salt and pepper; 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large potato, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large tomatoes, quartered; 12 onion, quartered

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs roasting chickens
3 inches fresh ginger, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
12 lemon, sliced
12 onion, sliced
1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
salt and pepper
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large tomatoes, quartered
12 onion, quartered

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Wash chicken inside and out, pat dry with paper towels.
3
Stuff the bottom and neck cavities with the ginger, garlic, lemon, onion, and half the celery.
4
Place chicken in a roasting dish, rub with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
5
Cover cavities with skin and secure with a toothpick.
6
Place the rest of the ingredients and the other half of the celery around the chicken.
7
Sprinkle veggies with the other half tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper.
8
Cover dish and roast for 1/2 an hour.
9
Remove dish from the oven, transfer veggies to another roasting dish, and baste chicken with juices.
10
Return both pans to oven and cook for 1/2 an hour to 35 minutes, until veggies are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
11
If chicken is not browned, turn on the grill and grill until well browned, turning to brown all sides.
12
Discard toothpicks and stuffing ingredients and serve.

669

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 lbs roasting chickens, 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, 12 lemon, sliced, and more.

Yes, Roast Ginger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Ginger Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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