Bacon Roasted Chicken

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
11%
Bacon Roasted Chicken
150 min.
6
488kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare main course that's both gluten-free and low FODMAP? Look no further than this mouthwatering Bacon Roasted Chicken! This recipe serves 6 and takes about 150 minutes to make, making it perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. Each serving contains 488 calories, with a balanced breakdown of macronutrients.

This Bacon Roasted Chicken is a flavorful twist on the classic roasted chicken. The succulent chicken is seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and dried thyme, then topped with strips of bacon for an extra layer of taste and richness. The chicken is roasted alongside chunks of carrots, which infuse the dish with a subtle sweetness as they cook.

To ensure a perfectly cooked bird, the chicken is first roasted at a high temperature to brown the skin, then the heat is reduced to gently cook the meat through. The beef broth in the roasting pan adds moisture, making the chicken extra tender, and provides a savory base for basting throughout the cooking process.

The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken with a crispy, bacon-infused crust. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying and impressive meal that's sure to please any crowd. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting textures of this Bacon Roasted Chicken – you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • cups beef broth 
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  carrots cut in chunks
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • servings paprika to taste
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • pound chicken whole

Equipment

  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Rub butter over the entire chicken. Season with salt, pepper and thyme.
  3. Place the carrots inside the cavity, and tie the legs together.
  4. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan.
  5. Lay bacon strips across the top of the chicken, and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Sprinkle with paprika.
  7. Pour the beef broth into the roasting pan - do not pour over the bacon.
  8. Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, the reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Baste with some of the broth. Continue to roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh. Baste every 15 minutes with the broth.
  9. Remove the bacon and discard toothpicks. Roast the chicken for 15 more minutes to brown the skin.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter, and remove the ties. You may eat the bacon, but it is best to discard the carrots.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein26.63%
Fat70.43%
Carbs2.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.64
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.940434569898%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.89kcal
24.39%
Fat:37.78g
58.13%
Saturated Fat:12.7g
79.35%
Carbohydrates:3.54g
1.18%
Net Carbohydrates:2.22g
0.81%
Sugar:1.18g
1.31%
Cholesterol:138.26mg
46.09%
Sodium:832.67mg
36.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.14g
64.28%
Vitamin A:4718.98IU
94.38%
Vitamin B3:12.09mg
60.43%
Selenium:27.56µg
39.37%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.3%
Phosphorus:280.86mg
28.09%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.11%
Zinc:2.4mg
15.99%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.9%
Potassium:488.8mg
13.97%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.72%
Iron:2.26mg
12.53%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.01%
Magnesium:40.61mg
10.15%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.32%
Vitamin K:9.65µg
9.19%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.66%
Copper:0.11mg
5.35%
Fiber:1.33g
5.32%
Vitamin C:3.62mg
4.39%
Folate:15.75µg
3.94%
Calcium:37.91mg
3.79%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.72%
Source:Allrecipes