Perfect Roast Chicken
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 2 hr 10 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 615
- Total Fat
- 57 g
- Saturated Fat
- 16 g
- Carbohydrates
- 13 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 55 g
- Cholesterol
- 276 mg
- Sodium
- 1052 mg
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 2 hr 10 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 615
- Total Fat
- 57 g
- Saturated Fat
- 16 g
- Carbohydrates
- 13 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Protein
- 55 g
- Cholesterol
- 276 mg
- Sodium
- 1052 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
- Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.
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Recipe Review Highlights
People enjoyed the combination of lemon, garlic, thyme, and fennel that infused the chicken with delicious flavors. The skin turned out crispy and the meat was juicy and tender.
Many people added chicken broth or white wine to the pan to prevent vegetables from burning. Others substituted potatoes, carrots, or celery for fennel based on preference.
This recipe was often used for family dinners, Sunday meals, and even special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's versatile for any event.
