The Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon And Garlic Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: The Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon And Garlic Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens; kosher salt, as needed; fresh ground black pepper, as needed; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 4 lemons; 3 heads garlic, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 lb sliced bacon; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens
kosher salt, as needed
fresh ground black pepper, as needed
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 lemons
3 heads garlic, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 lb sliced bacon
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic.
3
Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken. Lay the bacon slices over the chicken to cover.
4
Roast the chicken for 1 hour. Remove the bacon slices from the top of the chicken and set aside. Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Be sure to cook thoroughly. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
5
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
6
Slice the chicken on a platter. Garnish the chicken platter with the bacon slices, roasted garlic, reserved thyme and 1 lemon, sliced. Serve with the gravy.

1396

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 (5 -6 lb) roasting chickens, kosher salt, as needed, fresh ground black pepper, as needed, 1 bunch fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, The Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon And Garlic Roast 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.

The Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon And Garlic Roast Chicken

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