Classic Roast Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Classic Roast Chicken
90 min.
4
769kcal

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Looking for a delicious and classic recipe for roast chicken that is not only gluten-free but also easy to make? This Classic Roast Chicken recipe is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner that will leave you feeling satisfied.

The combination of fresh herbs like thyme, garlic, and coriander, along with a squeeze of lemon, creates a flavorful and juicy roast chicken that is sure to impress your family and friends. The crispy skin and tender meat are seasoned perfectly with a touch of paprika and olive oil, giving it a golden and mouthwatering finish.

To make this recipe, simply preheat your oven, prepare the chicken by rubbing the herb mixture under the skin and inside the cavity, and then roast it until it reaches the perfect internal temperature. The aromas wafting from the oven will have everyone eagerly waiting for dinner to be served.

With a caloric breakdown that shows a good balance of protein and fats, this roast chicken is a wholesome and satisfying meal that will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a comforting meal, this Classic Roast Chicken recipe is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme leaves fresh minced
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • teaspoon ground coriander 
  •  optional: lemon quartered
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • pound roasting chickens whole
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  shallots peeled halved
  •  thyme sprigs fresh
  • teaspoons butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Discard giblets and neck from chicken. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
  3. Combine butter and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl. Rub mixture under loosened skin, over flesh; rub over top of skin. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken.
  4. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack; place rack in roasting pan.
  5. Place shallots, thyme sprigs, and lemon in cavity of chicken.
  6. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 (do not remove chicken); bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of leg registers 16
  7. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin. Carve chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories769kcal
Protein30.36%
Fat65.72%
Carbs3.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.63
Glycemic Load
1.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.431739091873%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
1.19mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:769.19kcal
38.46%
Fat:55.51g
85.4%
Saturated Fat:16.2g
101.26%
Carbohydrates:7.45g
2.48%
Net Carbohydrates:5.44g
1.98%
Sugar:2.22g
2.47%
Cholesterol:290.14mg
96.71%
Sodium:668.54mg
29.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:57.7g
115.4%
Vitamin B3:21.45mg
107.24%
Vitamin A:3178.88IU
63.58%
Vitamin B6:1.18mg
59.04%
Phosphorus:570.22mg
57.02%
Selenium:39.15µg
55.93%
Vitamin B12:3.28µg
54.71%
Vitamin B5:3.51mg
35.12%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.87%
Vitamin C:26.74mg
32.41%
Iron:5.43mg
30.14%
Zinc:4.42mg
29.49%
Folate:96.5µg
24.12%
Potassium:784.14mg
22.4%
Magnesium:74.6mg
18.65%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.95%
Copper:0.25mg
12.44%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.89%
Fiber:2.01g
8.05%
Calcium:61.99mg
6.2%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin K:2.16µg
2.06%
Source:My Recipes