Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce
130 min.
8
300kcal

Suggestions


There's something undeniably comforting about a perfectly roasted chicken, and this Roast Chicken with Pan Sauce is no exception. With its crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a delightful flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the chicken roasts to golden perfection, infused with the bright zest of lemon and the savory notes of onion. The pan sauce, made from the drippings, elevates this dish to a whole new level, adding a rich depth of flavor that complements the succulent chicken beautifully. Whether you're serving it for a cozy family dinner or a festive lunch, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that fits seamlessly into any occasion.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 130 minutes, you can easily fit this dish into your busy schedule. Plus, it serves up to eight people, making it perfect for gatherings. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your roasting pan, and get ready to create a meal that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • small onion cut into 4 slices
  • lb chicken whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Remove neck and giblets from chicken.
  2. Transfer neck to medium roasting pan; discard giblets. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Sprinkle cavity with half of salt and pepper.
  4. Place lemon inside cavity. Arrange onion slices in center of roasting pan.
  5. Place the chicken on onions. Fold wing tips under; loosely tie legs with kitchen twine.
  6. Preheat oven to 425F.
  7. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. Roast 1 hour 15 minutes, rotating pan halfway. Raise temperature to 450F. Continue roasting until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165F (20-30 minutes).
  8. Transfer chicken and onion to platter. Discard chicken skin.
  9. Place pan over high heat. Bring liquid in pan to a boil.
  10. Add 3/4 cup water. Return to a boil, scraping browned bits. Cook until reduced by one-third (5 minutes).
  11. Pour into cup or fat separator.
  12. Let sit until fat rises to surface (5 minutes). Discard fat.
  13. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein34.59%
Fat62.55%
Carbs2.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.56
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.858695693638%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.88mg
Hesperetin
3.77mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.14kcal
15.01%
Fat:20.54g
31.61%
Saturated Fat:5.87g
36.72%
Carbohydrates:2.12g
0.71%
Net Carbohydrates:1.57g
0.57%
Sugar:0.71g
0.79%
Cholesterol:102.06mg
34.02%
Sodium:241.23mg
10.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.56g
51.12%
Vitamin B3:9.28mg
46.4%
Selenium:19.7µg
28.14%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.89%
Phosphorus:204.83mg
20.48%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.76%
Vitamin C:9.98mg
12.1%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.04%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.91%
Potassium:289.45mg
8.27%
Iron:1.33mg
7.4%
Magnesium:29.28mg
7.32%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.03%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.08%
Vitamin A:194IU
3.88%
Copper:0.07mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.87%
Folate:11.32µg
2.83%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.48%
Fiber:0.54g
2.17%
Calcium:20.86mg
2.09%
Vitamin K:2.18µg
2.07%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.81%
Source:My Recipes