Herby slow-roast chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Herby slow-roast chicken
255 min.
6
609kcal

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Indulge in the rich flavors of our Herby Slow-Roast Chicken, a dish that transforms your ordinary meal into a culinary delight. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for gathering family and friends around the table, offering a warm, inviting experience that features succulent chicken infused with aromatic herbs. Imagine the enticing aroma of garlic, rosemary, and lemon thyme wafting through your home as the chicken marinates overnight, setting the stage for a memorable feast.

Slow-roasting at low temperatures not only ensures the chicken remains incredibly tender and juicy but also allows the flavors to meld exquisitely, creating a hearty main course that will have everyone asking for seconds. The addition of seasonal vegetables like carrots and baby new potatoes, combined with a luscious white wine reduction, complements the dish beautifully, adding both color and nutrition.

This recipe is not just about food; it's about bringing people together to enjoy good company and hearty meals. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, our Herby Slow-Roast Chicken is a surefire way to impress your guests. The vibrant herbs and zesty lemons create a fragrant backdrop to the perfectly roasted chicken, making every bite a celebration of flavors. Get ready to elevate your dining experience with this showstopper dish that is both simple to prepare and utterly delicious!

Ingredients

  • small garlic separated peeled
  • large bunch rosemary 
  • large bunch lemon thyme 
  • large bunch sage 
  • large bunch bay leaves 
  • small lemon zest 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • medium chicken canned
  • 400 carrots halved
  • 500 baby potatoes halved
  • medium onion red cut into wedges
  • 100 butter softened
  • 150 ml wine 

Equipment

  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Roughly bash the garlic cloves and herbs (a rolling pin or meat mallet is good for this), then put in a large food bag or dish with the lemon zest, oil and chicken. Rub everything into the chicken, inside and out. Leave to marinate overnight.
  2. Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas
  3. Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 mins before you want to cook it.
  4. Put the vegetables in a large roasting tin and top with the chicken. Scatter the herbs and garlic from the marinade over, around and inside the bird. Push the 2 lemons inside the chicken too, halving to fit if necessary. Rub the butter all over the skin and season generously.
  5. Pour the wine into the tin with 150ml water, cover tightly with a tent of foil (so it doesnt touch the top of the bird) and cook for 2 hrs.
  6. Remove the foil and continue cooking for 1 hr more, or until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear. Increase oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7 and roast for 25-30 mins more until the skin is really crisp. Lift the chicken from the tin to rest on a plate for 30 mins, covered again with the foil.
  7. Meanwhile, put the roasting tin on the hob and bubble to reduce the cooking juices a little.
  8. Add any juices from the rested chicken and season to taste.
  9. Serve the bird in the middle of the table to share, alongside the buttery veg.

Nutrition Facts

Calories609kcal
Protein17.97%
Fat64.21%
Carbs17.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.26
Glycemic Load
13.81
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.680434931879%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
1.07mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:609.12kcal
30.46%
Fat:42.41g
65.25%
Saturated Fat:15.47g
96.66%
Carbohydrates:26.48g
8.83%
Net Carbohydrates:21.52g
7.83%
Sugar:5.71g
6.35%
Cholesterol:131.05mg
43.68%
Sodium:250.6mg
10.9%
Alcohol:2.61g
100%
Alcohol %:0.89%
100%
Protein:26.71g
53.42%
Copper:5.33mg
266.62%
Vitamin A:11787.48IU
235.75%
Vitamin B3:10.28mg
51.39%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.31%
Vitamin C:29.34mg
35.56%
Phosphorus:280.19mg
28.02%
Selenium:19.15µg
27.36%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.01%
Potassium:902.3mg
25.78%
Fiber:4.96g
19.83%
Vitamin K:19.34µg
18.42%
Vitamin E:2.57mg
17.15%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.74%
Magnesium:64.52mg
16.13%
Iron:2.7mg
15.01%
Zinc:2.25mg
15%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.54%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.4%
Folate:43.25µg
10.81%
Calcium:84.7mg
8.47%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.03%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.69%