Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings
30780 min.
8
741kcal

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Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of our Roast Chicken with Herb-and-Garlic Pan Drippings, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfectly gluten-free and designed to serve eight, this recipe is ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties where you want to impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen.

Imagine succulent, juicy chicken, brined to perfection and roasted until the skin is golden brown and irresistibly crispy. The aromatic blend of fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, combined with the rich essence of garlic, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite is a delightful experience, enhanced by the savory pan drippings that are drizzled over the chicken just before serving.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also offers a satisfying caloric profile, making it a hearty main course for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time that allows for a leisurely cooking experience, you can enjoy the process as much as the meal itself. Gather your loved ones around the table and share in the joy of good food and great company with this unforgettable roast chicken recipe.

Ingredients

  • pound roasting chickens quartered
  • heads garlic halved
  • tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  • 0.5  optional: lemon 
  • 14 sprigs rosemary divided
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 20 sprigs thyme leaves divided
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Stir 6 tablespoons salt, sugar, and 4 cups water ina large pot until salt and sugar dissolve.
  2. Add 4 more cups cold water.
  3. Add chicken.Cover, chill, and let brine for 4-12 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rackinside a roasting pan.
  5. Remove chicken frombrine; pat dry.
  6. Let sit for 20 minutes. Seasonlightly with salt.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a largecast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.Arrange leg pieces, skin side down, in skillet.
  8. Place 1 head of garlic, cut side down,in center of skillet. Tuck 5 sprigs each ofthyme and rosemary around chicken. Cookuntil skin is golden brown, 10–12 minutes.
  9. Transfer herbs and garlic on prepared rack.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; swirl to coat.Flip chicken; baste with pan juices.
  11. Transfer,skin side up, to prepared rack. Repeat with1 tablespoon oil, chicken breasts, 1 head of garlic,5 thyme sprigs, 5 rosemary sprigs, and1 tablespoon butter. Reserve drippings in skillet.
  12. Transfer chicken to oven and roast untilan instant-read thermometer inserted intothickest part of thigh registers 160°F, about20 minutes.
  13. Transfer chicken, herbs, andgarlic to a platter.
  14. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  15. Meanwhile, heat drippings over mediumheat, adding 1 tablespoon oil if dry.
  16. Add remainingherbs and garlic, cut side down. Stir untilaromatic, 3-4 minutes.
  17. Add 2 tablespoons butter;stir until butter browns, 1-2 minutes.Squeeze lemon over.
  18. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories741kcal
Protein27.69%
Fat66.44%
Carbs5.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.07
Glycemic Load
4.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.597826032535%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.44mg
Hesperetin
1.88mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
1.26mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:740.62kcal
37.03%
Fat:54.04g
83.14%
Saturated Fat:16.93g
105.82%
Carbohydrates:10.73g
3.58%
Net Carbohydrates:9.83g
3.57%
Sugar:4.8g
5.34%
Cholesterol:264.22mg
88.07%
Sodium:5435.89mg
236.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:50.69g
101.37%
Vitamin B3:18.78mg
93.88%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
55.9%
Vitamin A:2744.37IU
54.89%
Selenium:35.74µg
51.06%
Phosphorus:505.01mg
50.5%
Vitamin B12:2.88µg
48%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.06%
Vitamin B5:3.07mg
30.67%
Iron:4.78mg
26.58%
Zinc:3.95mg
26.31%
Vitamin C:19.01mg
23.04%
Folate:78.37µg
19.59%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.73%
Potassium:653.08mg
18.66%
Magnesium:63.75mg
15.94%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.61%
Copper:0.24mg
11.93%
Calcium:73.4mg
7.34%
Vitamin K:6.98µg
6.65%
Fiber:0.91g
3.63%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.08%
Source:Epicurious