Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd
45 min.
5
427kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet while being both gluten-free and dairy-free. This recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that will elevate your lunch or dinner to a whole new level. Imagine succulent chicken infused with aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, complemented by the zesty brightness of lemon curd. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings with friends and family. The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. The combination of roasting at high heat followed by a gentle bake ensures that the chicken remains juicy and tender, while the lemon halves add a refreshing touch that enhances the overall dish.

Not only is this roasted chicken a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that aligns with a balanced diet, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it alongside the roasted lemon halves and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary for a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the deliciousness of Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 3.5 pound chicken 
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.5 cup lemon curd 
  • large optional: lemon halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
  3. Combine the rosemary and the next 4 ingredients (rosemary through garlic). Rub mixture under loosened skin, and rub over breast and drumsticks. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken.
  4. Place the chicken, breast side up, on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Pierce the skin several times with a meat fork. Insert a meat thermometer into the meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone; brush chicken with Lemon Curd. Arrange lemons around chicken.
  5. Bake at 450 for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 (do not remove chicken from oven), and bake for an additional 1 hour or until thermometer registers 18
  6. (Cover the chicken loosely with foil if it gets too brown.)
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven. Cover the chicken loosely with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin.
  8. Serve with lemon halves, and garnish with rosemary, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories427kcal
Protein27.77%
Fat52.88%
Carbs19.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
1.35
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.820434943489%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
13.84mg
Hesperetin
18.08mg
Naringenin
0.46mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.6mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
0.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:427.34kcal
21.37%
Fat:25.28g
38.89%
Saturated Fat:7.95g
49.66%
Carbohydrates:20.8g
6.93%
Net Carbohydrates:18.7g
6.8%
Sugar:15.2g
16.89%
Cholesterol:114.31mg
38.1%
Sodium:408.93mg
17.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.87g
59.74%
Vitamin B3:10.47mg
52.33%
Vitamin C:38.9mg
47.15%
Selenium:22.55µg
32.22%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.97%
Phosphorus:239.35mg
23.93%
Vitamin B5:1.53mg
15.32%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.89%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.94%
Potassium:396.02mg
11.31%
Iron:1.98mg
11%
Magnesium:38.09mg
9.52%
Fiber:2.1g
8.41%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.19%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.87%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.97%
Copper:0.11mg
5.57%
Vitamin A:278.09IU
5.56%
Calcium:43.05mg
4.31%
Folate:17.16µg
4.29%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Vitamin K:2.49µg
2.37%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.03%