Roasted Italian Chicken Recipe

Name: Roasted Italian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried crushed); 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried crushed); 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried crushed); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried crushed)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried crushed)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme (or 1 t. dried crushed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, basil, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3
Divide herb mixture in half; set aside.
4
Remove neck and giblets from chicken.
5
Rinse inside cavity of chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
6
On one side of the chicken, slip your fingers between the skin and breast meat, forming a pocket; repeat on other side.
7
Divide one portion of the herb mixture between pockets.
8
Using 100 percent cotton kitchen string, tie drumsticks to tail.
9
Twist wing tips under back.
10
Place chicken, breast side up, on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan.
11
Roast, uncovered, 1 hour.
12
Cut string between drumsticks.
13
Brush chicken with remaining herb mixture.
14
Roast, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes more or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and juices run clear (180).
15
Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
16
Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

285

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried crushed), 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried crushed), and more.

Yes, Roasted Italian 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.

Roasted Italian Chicken

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions