Simple Roast Chicken

Name: Simple Roast Chicken
Total time: 1 d 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 lemons, halved; 2 whole garlic bulbs, halved across the cloves; 3 fresh rosemary sprigs; 5 fresh thyme sprigs; 5 fresh sage sprigs

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Take it back to basics with this simple roast chicken recipe that’s filled with aromatic herbs. You only need the addition of lemon, salt, and pepper and pop it in the oven, give yourself some time to make additional sides or simply enjoy the time to relax and take a break while the chicken roasts in the oven.

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Mealthy Tip

Save the giblets and carcass to make an amazing broth by placing it in cold water and boiling it to a medium simmer for 2 hours with some mirepoix: carrots, celery, and onion!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 220 calories; 14g fat; 3.6g carbohydrates; 21g protein; 66mg cholesterol; 100mg sodium.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 220		Calories from Fat 123
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g		21%
	Saturated Fat 3g	17%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 66mg		22%
Sodium 100mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
	Sugars 0.8g
Protein 21g

Vitamin A 4%		Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 2%		Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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American Dinner Sunday Dinner Oven Chicken Whole Chicken Weeknight

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Tarragon Boi says:

This recipe was simple and perfect. It's really the best way to eat chicken. I make roast chicken about once per week, because I can always figure out something to do with the leftovers. The carcass makes for the best chicken stock

Tal Levitas says:

So simple, so juicy! So delicious. Crispy skin. Delicious. Did I mention delicious. The easiest, most perfect chicken recipe. BAM!

Steve Failows says:

so simple, so good - skin was delicious with a nice crispness to it, and the meat was juicy from the first cut. looking forward to the next opportunity to whip this up for some friends.

Melissa Hunter says:

So easy to make, fall off the bone, tender meat, and so much flavor with all the herbs and spices. I plan to make this weekly now. It's just me, so I use the chicken for my meal prep throughout the week.

McKenzie C says:

Such an easy recipe! I did also used red onion along with the garlic. Perfect, tender meat that's convenient to make ahead for busy weeknights.

Josie Walker says:

so good give this one a try .👍🏻