Roast Chicken with Oven Fries

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Roast Chicken with Oven Fries
30 min.
6
221kcal

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Roast Chicken with Oven Fries: A Gluten-Free Delight in 30 Minutes

Discover the ultimate comfort food that's also gluten-free with this mouth-watering Roast Chicken with Oven Fries recipe. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a filling, family-friendly meal that doesn't compromise on taste or nutrition. This dish serves six and clocks in at just 221 calories per serving, making it an ideal appetizer, antipasti, snack, or starter to satisfy your cravings without the guilt.

Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and elegance of this recipe, which requires minimal ingredients yet delivers maximum flavor. The star of the show is the succulent 1.5-pound chicken, seasoned to perfection with freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, and a medley of fresh herbs. The secret to its juicy, golden-brown skin lies in the liberal application of softened butter, ensuring every bite is infused with richness and depth.

Accompanying the roast chicken are crispy Oven Fries, providing the perfect balance of texture and flavor. And let's not forget the aromatic, caramelized onions and carrots that lie beneath the chicken in the roasting pan, absorbing the savory drippings and transforming into a vegetable lover's dream.

With a total cook time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is a testament to the art of simple, delicious, and speedy meal preparation. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner party or looking to impress your family with a weekday feast, Roast Chicken with Oven Fries is sure to hit the spot, leaving your kitchen filled with the irresistible aromas of a classic, home-cooked meal.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • large carrots peeled cut into 3-inch-long pieces
  • 1.5 pound chicken 
  • cup herbs: rosemary fresh stemmed (parsley, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, or sage, in any combination)
  • servings fries 
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • small optional: lemon halved
  • medium onion peeled halved cut into ½-inch-thick slices

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry. Season the inside with 1 teaspoon of the salt and teaspoon of the pepper. Fill the inside with the lemons and herbs and rub the outside with the softened butter. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  2. Place the onions and carrots evenly over the bottom of a roasting pan large enough to hold the chicken comfortably.
  3. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables and roast for 1 hours or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced.
  4. Let the chicken rest on a carving board for about 15 minutes before carving.
  5. Remove the onions and carrots from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Skim off excess fat from the pan juices with a large spoon.
  6. Place the roasting pan over medium heat and reducethe pan juices until slightly thickened.
  7. Serve the chicken with the carrots, onions, pan juices, and Oven Fries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories221kcal
Protein20.75%
Fat56.52%
Carbs22.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.28
Glycemic Load
3.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.243912976721%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
7.69mg
Hesperetin
10.04mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Apigenin
21.55mg
Luteolin
0.84mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
1.69mg
Quercetin
11.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.04kcal
11.05%
Fat:14.36g
22.09%
Saturated Fat:6.05g
37.83%
Carbohydrates:12.99g
4.33%
Net Carbohydrates:9.62g
3.5%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:55.87mg
18.62%
Sodium:1284.15mg
55.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.86g
23.72%
Vitamin K:170.55µg
162.43%
Vitamin A:7117.63IU
142.35%
Vitamin C:39.51mg
47.89%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.57%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.32%
Fiber:3.37g
13.47%
Phosphorus:122.84mg
12.28%
Selenium:8.39µg
11.98%
Potassium:411.89mg
11.77%
Folate:40.17µg
10.04%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.3%
Iron:1.59mg
8.83%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.85%
Magnesium:29.22mg
7.31%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.12%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.07%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.91%
Calcium:56.91mg
5.69%
Copper:0.1mg
4.77%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.7%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.01%
Source:My Recipes