Roasted Rocky Free-Range Chicken Recipe

Name: Roasted Rocky Free-Range Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 free-range chickens, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds each; 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 yellow Spanish onion, peeled and quartered; 4 lemons, thinly sliced; 4 6-inch sprigs tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns; 1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1/2 cup minced parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2
Stuff the cavity of each chicken with 4 cloves of the garlic, half an onion, 2 lemons and 2 sprigs of tarragon.
3
Season with salt and peppercorns.
4
Lay the chickens, breast side down, on a rack over a small roasting pan.
5
Roast for 30 minutes.
6
Baste continually with melted butter.
7
After 30 minutes have elapsed, lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
8
Continue basting until the meat is opaque at the bone, about 30 additional minutes.
9
Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
10
Set the chickens aside for 10 minutes.
11
Pour out the fat that has accumulated in the pan.
12
Place the roasting pan on a burner over medium heat.
13
Stir in the chicken broth and simmer until it reduces to 3/4 cup, about 5 to 10 minutes.
14
Strain.
15
Cut the two chickens in half and divide among 4 plates.
16
Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
17
Serve with roasted potatoes.

747

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* 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.

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: 2 free-range chickens, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds each, 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 1 yellow Spanish onion, peeled and quartered, 4 lemons, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Roasted Rocky Free-Range 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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Roasted Rocky Free-Range Chicken

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