Lemon and Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken
Ingredients List
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1 (5 pound) whole chicken
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salt to taste
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small onion, thickly sliced
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1 cup light beer
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1 ½ cups chicken broth, or more as needed
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6 carrots, cut into long pieces
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1 lemon, sliced
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut along the backbone and remove it, saving it for later use. Flip the chicken so the breast is facing up, then press firmly to flatten the bird. Season generously with salt.
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside, skin-side up.
In the same skillet, cook and stir the onion in the oil until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Continue to cook until most of the beer has reduced, about 2 to 4 more minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, carrots, lemon, rosemary, and thyme. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the vegetables.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven until the skin is golden and crispy, about 50 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the thickest part of the thigh; it should read 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter and let them rest, uncovered.
Bring the remaining broth and juices in the skillet to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce with salt to taste.
Carve the chicken and drizzle with the sauce.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 736 | Calories |
| 43g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 70g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 736 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 43g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 54% |
| Cholesterol 275mg | 92% |
| Sodium 584mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 70g | 140% |
| Vitamin C 25mg | 27% |
| Calcium 96mg | 7% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 887mg | 19% |
* 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