Citrus Herb Roasted Chicken
Ingredients List
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
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½ cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon-sized pieces
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2 navel oranges, halved
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 sprigs fresh sage
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour chicken broth into a small roasting pan and set it aside for later use.
Carefully lift the skin from the chicken breasts and thighs, then place 1 tablespoon-sized pieces of butter underneath the skin. Transfer the chicken to the roasting pan.
Juice the orange halves over the chicken and stuff the rinds into the chicken’s cavity. Use kitchen twine to tie the chicken legs together. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then rub minced garlic all over. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter over the chicken and place herb sprigs on the breasts and around the legs. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the pan juices, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone. Baste every 10–15 minutes once uncovered. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 705 | Calories |
| 54g | Fat |
| 9g | Carbs |
| 47g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 705 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 54g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 26g | 129% |
| Cholesterol 263mg | 88% |
| Sodium 380mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Protein 47g | 93% |
| Vitamin C 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium 76mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 481mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5