Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
45 min.
6
894kcal

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Imagine a beautifully golden-brown roast chicken, its skin crisp and fragrant, infused with the bright notes of lemon and earthy thyme. This Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth and joy to any dining table. Perfect for Sunday family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish promises to impress without the fuss.

With just 45 minutes of active preparation time, you will find that this succulent roast chicken is surprisingly simple to make, yet bursting with flavor. The combination of fresh thyme and zesty lemon brightens the rich, savory taste of the chicken, while the inclusion of garlic adds depth and a hint of sweetness. What’s more, this dish is completely dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

As you roast the chicken to perfection, the delightful aromas will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere. Plus, the accompanying sauce, made from the delicious pan drippings and a touch of dry white wine, takes the entire dish to another level, ensuring that every bite is savory and satisfying. Whether you serve it for lunch or dinner, this Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme is bound to become a beloved favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • tablespoons thyme leaves fresh minced
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  •  optional: lemon quartered
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • cup low-salt chicken broth canned ()
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • pound roasting chickens 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Rinse chicken; pat dry.
  3. Place chicken in roasting pan. Rub all but 1 tablespoon garlic-thyme oil over.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Place lemon in cavity of chicken. Tie legs with string.
  6. Roast chicken 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 180°F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Lift chicken and tilt slightly, emptying juices from cavity into pan.
  7. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Tent chicken with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  8. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top.
  9. Add wine to pan; place over high heat. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  10. Pour wine mixture into measuring cup with pan juices (do not clean roasting pan).
  11. Add enough chicken broth to cup to measure 1 1/2 cups. Return broth mixture to same roasting pan.
  12. Mix flour into reserved 1 tablespoon garlic-thyme oil.
  13. Whisk into broth mixture. Boil broth mixture in roasting pan set over 2 burners until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season pan-juice mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  14. Pour into sauceboat.
  15. Serve chicken, passing pan-juice mixture separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories894kcal
Protein30.91%
Fat66.77%
Carbs2.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.75
Glycemic Load
1.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.313478563143%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.06mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
1.93mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:893.81kcal
44.69%
Fat:64.76g
99.63%
Saturated Fat:17.78g
111.11%
Carbohydrates:5.06g
1.69%
Net Carbohydrates:3.92g
1.43%
Sugar:0.65g
0.72%
Cholesterol:332.23mg
110.74%
Sodium:280.1mg
12.18%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.28%
100%
Protein:67.44g
134.89%
Vitamin B3:25.52mg
127.6%
Vitamin A:3427.39IU
68.55%
Phosphorus:662.23mg
66.22%
Vitamin B6:1.3mg
65.21%
Selenium:45.48µg
64.97%
Vitamin B12:3.86µg
64.4%
Vitamin B2:0.7mg
41.21%
Vitamin B5:4.01mg
40.09%
Iron:6.23mg
34.59%
Zinc:5.11mg
34.04%
Vitamin C:26.05mg
31.58%
Folate:105.48µg
26.37%
Potassium:856.1mg
24.46%
Magnesium:82.7mg
20.68%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.53%
Copper:0.29mg
14.37%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.4%
Calcium:65.52mg
6.55%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.69%
Fiber:1.14g
4.54%
Vitamin K:2.89µg
2.76%
Source:Epicurious