Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
58%
Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey
45 min.
8
866kcal

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Indulge in a culinary experience that celebrates the warmth of home-cooked meals with this delectable Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon, and Honey. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish enfolds the essence of zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen as this magnificent roasted chicken cooks to perfection, its skin crisping up beautifully while the meat remains succulent and juicy. With each serving, you’ll enjoy a hearty meal that caters to gatherings of up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. The combination of honey and lemon adds a delightful sweetness, beautifully balanced by the savory notes of rosemary, creating a dish that is not only satisfying but also visually stunning.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this roast chicken recipe is designed for the modern home cook who values both flavor and health. At 866 calories per serving, it provides a wholesome meal that the whole family will love while keeping dietary restrictions in mind. This dish promises to be a showstopper on your dinner table, ensuring that every bite is an ode to good food and good company. Elevate your cooking repertoire and amaze your guests with this exquisite Roast Chicken that is sure to become a cherished favorite.

Ingredients

  • pound roasting chickens 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  •  optional: lemon halved sliced into eight 1/4" rounds
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • ounces rosemary divided ( 2 large or 4 small bunches)
  • pound shallots peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large roastingpan with 3/4 of rosemary sprigs.
  2. Placechickens on top.
  3. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, and honeyin a small bowl to blend. Using your handsand beginning at the neck end of chicken,gently lift skin away from breast. Under skinof each chicken, rub 1/4 cup lemon mixtureinto meat.
  4. Drizzle remaining lemon mixtureall over outside of chickens.
  5. Place 1 lemon half and 1 shallot insideeach chicken cavity; stuff with remainingrosemary sprigs, dividing equally. Seasonchickens all over with salt and pepper.
  6. Placeremaining shallots around chickens; arrange4 lemon rounds on top of each chicken.
  7. Drizzle shallots and lemon rounds withremaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  8. Roast chickens, basting frequently withpan juices, for 45 minutes. Increase oventemperature to 425°F and continue roastinguntil an instant-read thermometer insertedinto the thickest part of the thigh registers165°F and skin is deep golden and crispy,about 10 minutes longer.
  9. Spoon pan juices over chickens, shallots,and lemon slices and serve in roasting pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories866kcal
Protein27.1%
Fat58.81%
Carbs14.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.22
Glycemic Load
8.22
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.955217454744%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.14mg
Hesperetin
8.64mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:866.08kcal
43.3%
Fat:57.29g
88.13%
Saturated Fat:16.57g
103.54%
Carbohydrates:30.88g
10.29%
Net Carbohydrates:19.19g
6.98%
Sugar:9.64g
10.71%
Cholesterol:284.77mg
94.92%
Sodium:246.81mg
10.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.39g
118.79%
Vitamin B3:21.65mg
108.24%
Vitamin B6:1.65mg
82.59%
Vitamin A:3465.65IU
69.31%
Iron:11.65mg
64.73%
Phosphorus:600.55mg
60.06%
Selenium:40.23µg
57.47%
Vitamin B12:3.28µg
54.64%
Vitamin C:42.78mg
51.86%
Fiber:11.69g
46.75%
Folate:175.26µg
43.82%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
39.84%
Vitamin B5:3.6mg
36.05%
Zinc:5.18mg
34.56%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.89%
Calcium:334.51mg
33.45%
Potassium:1090.63mg
31.16%
Magnesium:124.49mg
31.12%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.43%
Copper:0.38mg
19%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.1%
Vitamin K:2.24µg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious