Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken – Quick and Easy Method

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken – Quick and Easy Method
45 min.
4
429kcal

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This Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Roast Chicken is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday lunch. The chicken is flavored with a mouthwatering combination of lemon, garlic, and thyme, resulting in a juicy and flavorful roast. The recipe is simple to follow, and the end result is a delicious, restaurant-quality meal. The chicken is first seasoned with a mixture of lemon zest, roasted garlic, butter, and thyme, which infuses the meat with flavor. It is then rubbed with salt, pepper, and olive oil for an extra kick of flavor and to ensure a crispy skin. The chicken is roasted to perfection, with a juicy interior and a golden, crispy exterior. The sauce, made from the pan drippings, is the perfect finishing touch, adding a burst of flavor to the dish. This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, with a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It's a must-try for anyone looking for a simple yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

  • knob butter 
  •  juice of lemon juiced ( and zested)
  • servings olive oil 
  •  roasted garlic 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • bunch thyme leaves 
  • kilogram chicken whole

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat your oven to 220 C (only for 10 minutes, before turning it down to 180 C)Take lemon zest,roasted garlic, butter and 1/2 the bunch of thyme and fill the underside of the chicken skin. This way all your flavours are seeping into your meat.Pat chicken dry with paper towel, rub the chicken all over with a 2tsp of salt, pepper and olive oil. Not only are you further flavouring the chicken, but the chicken skin will be crispier when roasted.Put chicken on to a roasting pan, pour lemon juice around it. Put lemon skins and remaining thyme underneath the chicken.Roast for 10 minutes on 220C, then lower the heat to 180 C and cook for a further 25- 35 mins depending on how large the chicken is.You can check if your chicken is ready by inserting a skewer/ fork into the thickest part ( thigh). If the juices run clear, your chicken is ready. If its still is pink, leave it in for a couple more minutes.Take chicken out, keep warm and rest the chicken while you make the sauce.Sauce on the side: Deglaze the roasting pan with a little white wine and chicken stock, bring to a simmer.
  2. Add a cornflour mixture (water and cornflour) till you are happy with the consistency of the sauce. Season to tasteYUM, its all the lemony, buttery, garlicky thyme goodness

Nutrition Facts

Calories429kcal
Protein21.27%
Fat76.62%
Carbs2.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.25
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.261304347826%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:428.77kcal
21.44%
Fat:36.39g
55.98%
Saturated Fat:9.81g
61.34%
Carbohydrates:2.25g
0.75%
Net Carbohydrates:2g
0.73%
Sugar:0.24g
0.26%
Cholesterol:101.29mg
33.76%
Sodium:312.76mg
13.6%
Protein:22.73g
45.47%
Vitamin B3:8.22mg
41.1%
Selenium:17.98µg
25.68%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.14%
Phosphorus:186.21mg
18.62%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.75%
Vitamin B5:1.14mg
11.39%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.01%
Vitamin K:10.67µg
10.16%
Vitamin C:7.83mg
9.49%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.21%
Iron:1.42mg
7.88%
Potassium:260.1mg
7.43%
Vitamin A:347.56IU
6.95%
Magnesium:27.29mg
6.82%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.35%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.83%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.57%
Copper:0.08mg
3.9%
Calcium:27.37mg
2.74%
Folate:9.44µg
2.36%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Fiber:0.26g
1.03%