Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions
85 min.
10
505kcal

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Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions: A Flavorful, Gluten-Free Feast

For those who relish the comforting, homey flavors of a perfectly roasted chicken, this recipe for Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Presenting a delightful symphony of flavors, it features the distinct aroma of fresh thyme, the zesty tang of lemons, and the subtle sweetness of onions, all coming together to create a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.

This recipe is not only gluten-free but also designed to serve a crowd, making it an ideal choice for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and a cook time of approximately 85 minutes, it's a straightforward yet impressive dish that allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.

Each serving, clocking in at around 505 calories, offers a well-balanced meal that is rich in protein and fats, with a modest contribution from carbohydrates. The caloric breakdown ensures that this dish can be enjoyed without guilt, whether you're watching your diet or simply looking for a hearty, filling meal.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the quality of its ingredients. The chicken, seasoned with a blend of softened butter and fresh thyme, is roasted to golden perfection alongside unpeeled garlic cloves, quartered onions, and coarsely chopped shallots. The lemons inside the chicken cavities not only add a touch of acidity to balance the richness of the meat but also infuse the dish with a subtle, citrusy aroma.

Baking the chicken in a preheated oven at first, then cranking up the heat for the finishing touch, ensures a crispy, golden skin that contrasts beautifully with the tender, juicy meat. The result is a dish that is as delicious as it is comforting, promising a memorable dining experience for all.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the aroma of this delectable Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions fill your home. It's a recipe that promises to satisfy, no matter the occasion.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • pound roasting chickens whole
  • sprigs thyme sprigs fresh
  • cloves garlic unpeeled
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion peeled quartered
  • 10 servings salt and pepper to taste
  •  shallots coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. Pierce lemons several times with a fork, and place 1 inside each chicken cavity. Arrange chickens in the center of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Place onions, shallots, and garlic around the chickens.
  4. Sprinkle vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread butter over the chickens, and line each with thyme sprigs.
  6. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of chicken is golden brown, meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories505kcal
Protein23.42%
Fat69.85%
Carbs6.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.75
Glycemic Load
1.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.770434700924%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
4.61mg
Hesperetin
6.03mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.78mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
6.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:504.6kcal
25.23%
Fat:39.14g
60.21%
Saturated Fat:13.74g
85.9%
Carbohydrates:8.48g
2.83%
Net Carbohydrates:6.72g
2.44%
Sugar:3.02g
3.36%
Cholesterol:166.79mg
55.6%
Sodium:385mg
16.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.53g
59.06%
Vitamin B3:10.76mg
53.82%
Vitamin A:1723.49IU
34.47%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.39%
Phosphorus:301.58mg
30.16%
Selenium:20.08µg
28.68%
Vitamin B12:1.66µg
27.64%
Vitamin C:20.87mg
25.3%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.39%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.16%
Iron:2.85mg
15.83%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.31%
Folate:56.99µg
14.25%
Potassium:465.51mg
13.3%
Magnesium:41.45mg
10.36%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.4%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.99%
Copper:0.14mg
7.2%
Fiber:1.76g
7.03%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.1%
Calcium:45.09mg
4.51%
Vitamin K:3.6µg
3.43%
Source:Allrecipes