Roasted Garlic Chicken with Rosemary Recipe

Name: Roasted Garlic Chicken with Rosemary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 heads garlic; 1 lemon, cut in half; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temp. divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; ¾ teaspoon pepper, divided; 6 -7 lbs roasting chickens; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ cup white wine

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Chop 2 cloves garlic from 1 head, reserve Cut off top third of all 3 garlic heads and discard.
3
Grate 2 tsp zest from lemon; cut lemon in half.
4
Combine chopped garlic& zest with 1 tbsp butter, chopped rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt& 1/4 tsp pepper.
5
Separate chicken skin from breast; spread butter mixture over breast meat, place lemon halves, 1 garlic head and rosemary sprigs in cavity.
6
Spread remaining butter over skin; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt& 1/4 tsp pepper.
7
Place chicken on rack in roasting pan; add remaining garlic heads to roasting pan; roast for about 2 hrs or until juices run clear when pierced with fork; transfer to serving platter; let stand 10 minutes before carving Meanwhile, place broth in bowl; stir in flour& remaining salt& pepper; reserve Place roasting pan over two burners on high; add wine, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute; add broth mixture;cook stirring constantly until thickened;2-3 minutes.
8
Remove from heat;strain if necessary; serve chicken with gravy.
9
Serve roasted garlic cloves from heads with chicken.

1322

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

102

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: 3 heads garlic, 1 lemon, cut in half, 2 tablespoons butter, at room temp. divided, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus, and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic Chicken with Rosemary 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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Roasted Garlic Chicken with Rosemary

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