Seasoned Roaster Oven Chicken Recipe

Name: Seasoned Roaster Oven Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs roasting chickens, giblets removed; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon (remaining part after zesting and juicing)

Servings: persons

4 lbs roasting chickens, giblets removed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 medium onion, quartered
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon (remaining part after zesting and juicing)

1
Preheat roaster to 450 degrees.
2
In small bowl, combine butter, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, lemon juice, lemon zest.
3
Rub mixture between skin and meat and over the skin of the chicken.
4
Stuff chicken with quartered lemon and onion.
5
Put chicken in roaster and cook at 450 for 15 minutes to crisp the skin.
6
After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for an additional hour (or until chicken temperature is 170 degrees when tested with meat thermometer in the breast).
7
Extra tip - Save the drippings to make a sauce or chicken stock.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

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.

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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: 4 lbs roasting chickens, giblets removed, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Seasoned Roaster Oven 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.

Seasoned Roaster Oven Chicken

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