Grilled Whole Chicken with Herbs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Whole Chicken with Herbs
85 min.
4
1030kcal

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Imagine the tantalizing aroma of a perfectly grilled whole chicken, infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs and zesty lemon. This Grilled Whole Chicken with Herbs is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings the joy of outdoor cooking right to your backyard. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity and the use of wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free ingredients. The combination of medium green onions, rosemary, and parsley creates a fragrant herb rub that elevates the chicken to new heights. As the chicken grills, the skin becomes beautifully crispy while the meat remains juicy and tender, making every bite a delight.

With a total cooking time of just 85 minutes, you can easily prepare this dish even on a busy weeknight. Plus, it serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners with friends. The caloric breakdown ensures that you can enjoy this delicious meal without any guilt, as it is packed with protein and healthy fats.

So fire up your grill, gather your loved ones, and get ready to savor the mouthwatering flavors of this Grilled Whole Chicken with Herbs. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of good food and great company!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • pound cooking fat whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox.
  2. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat.
  3. Mix all ingredients except chicken in small bowl. Rub mixture over skin of chicken, and place 2 tablespoons mixture in cavity of chicken. Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  4. Cover and grill chicken, breast side up, over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill and 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Rotate chicken one-half turn once, until thermometer reads 180° and juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut.
  5. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1030kcal
Protein0.16%
Fat98.99%
Carbs0.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.5
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.7395652014276%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.35mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
1.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1030.01kcal
51.5%
Fat:113.3g
174.31%
Saturated Fat:33.83g
211.47%
Carbohydrates:2.18g
0.73%
Net Carbohydrates:1.54g
0.56%
Sugar:0.51g
0.56%
Cholesterol:96.39mg
32.13%
Sodium:585mg
25.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.42g
0.84%
Vitamin K:59.1µg
56.28%
Vitamin D:5.44µg
36.29%
Vitamin E:3.16mg
21.07%
Vitamin C:8.36mg
10.14%
Vitamin A:324.23IU
6.48%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.98%
Folate:13.69µg
3.42%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%
Iron:0.42mg
2.35%
Potassium:66.43mg
1.9%
Calcium:18.2mg
1.82%
Magnesium:5.49mg
1.37%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.31%
Copper:0.02mg
1.18%