Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken
90 min.
6
528kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthier way to indulge in a classic roasted chicken dish? Our Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken recipe is the perfect solution! This gluten-free meal packs incredible flavor while keeping your health goals in mind. Imagine a perfectly roasted bird, with a succulent skin and tender meat, paired with a medley of vibrant seasonal vegetables. Each bite bursts with robust taste, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.

This dish not only serves six people, but it is also easy to prepare, taking only 90 minutes from start to finish. Begin by roasting a whole chicken that’s enhanced with buttery goodness and aromatic notes from fresh celery. Surrounding the chicken, you’ll find fingerling potatoes, hearty winter squash, and fresh carrots, all lovingly roasted to perfection. The vegetables soak up the rich juices from the chicken, ensuring every forkful is a delight.

The best part? This recipe doesn’t compromise on taste while being mindful of your dietary needs. With a caloric content of just 528 kcal per serving, it strikes a harmonious balance between wholesome and delicious. Perfect for lunch or dinner, you’ll leave your guests craving more. Let’s dive into the world of healthy home cooking and make mealtime memorable with this easy and scrumptious roasted chicken!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter divided
  • 0.5 pound carrots split cut into 2-inch pieces
  • stalk celery 
  • pound fingerling potatoes split
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • pound meat from a rotisserie chicken whole
  • 1.3 pounds winter squash peeled seeded cut into chunks

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  2. Toss squash, potatoes, carrots, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a roasting pan.
  3. Spread into a single layer and place a V-rack on top. Season chicken generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
  4. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of remaining butter between skin and flesh of breast meat.
  5. Cut celery into 3 or 4 pieces and place in cavity of chicken.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn heat down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein17.39%
Fat61.6%
Carbs21.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.76
Glycemic Load
10.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.624347738598%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:528.36kcal
26.42%
Fat:36.67g
56.42%
Saturated Fat:15.11g
94.47%
Carbohydrates:28.15g
9.38%
Net Carbohydrates:23.41g
8.51%
Sugar:4.56g
5.07%
Cholesterol:122.32mg
40.77%
Sodium:237.68mg
10.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.29g
46.58%
Vitamin A:17017.07IU
340.34%
Vitamin B3:9.74mg
48.68%
Vitamin C:38.92mg
47.17%
Vitamin B6:0.81mg
40.38%
Potassium:1000.86mg
28.6%
Phosphorus:253.83mg
25.38%
Selenium:16.63µg
23.76%
Vitamin E:3.07mg
20.5%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.05%
Magnesium:77.11mg
19.28%
Fiber:4.74g
18.97%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.34%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.51%
Vitamin K:15.35µg
14.62%
Folate:54.31µg
13.58%
Iron:2.4mg
13.32%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.7%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.12%
Copper:0.22mg
11.13%
Calcium:86.58mg
8.66%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.16%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%
Source:Allrecipes