Sunday Supper: Simon Hopkinson's Roast Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
50%
Sunday Supper: Simon Hopkinson's Roast Chicken
45 min.
1
2487kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will elevate your Sunday supper to new heights! Simon Hopkinson's Roast Chicken is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the simple yet profound flavors of a perfectly roasted chicken.

Imagine the aroma of a four-pound free-range chicken, generously coated in rich, room-temperature butter, and seasoned with salt and pepper. As it roasts in the oven, the skin transforms into a golden brown masterpiece, while the buttery, lemony juices collect at the bottom of the pan, creating a natural gravy that requires no fuss. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner.

With a caloric breakdown that highlights its rich, satisfying nature, this roast chicken is a feast for the senses. The combination of garlic and lemon adds a refreshing twist, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you're cooking for yourself or impressing a guest, this roast chicken is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a meal that embodies the essence of home-cooked goodness!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter good room temperature
  •  chicken free-range
  •  garlic clove crushed peeled
  •  optional: lemon 
  • serving salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Use your hands to smear the softened butter all over the chicken.
  2. Place chicken in a roasting pan with enough room to spare. Season liberally with salt and pepper, then squeeze the juice of the lemon over the bird.
  3. Place the herbs and garlic inside the chicken's cavity along with the squeezed lemon halves.
  4. Roast in oven 10 to 15 minutes. Baste, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast 30 to 45 minutes more, with occasional basting. Chicken should be golden brown all over with a crisp skin and have buttery, lemony juices of a nut-brown color in the bottom of pan.
  5. Turn off oven, leaving door ajar, and allow chicken to rest at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the flesh to relax and retain the juices, resulting in easier carving and moist meat.
  6. The resulting juices do well enough on their own, after a light whisk or stir, to serve as a "gravy"—no need to do anything more complicated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2487kcal
Protein23.19%
Fat75.02%
Carbs1.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
105.5
Glycemic Load
2.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
48.048695771591%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
23.07mg
Hesperetin
30.13mg
Naringenin
0.59mg
Luteolin
2.05mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.59mg
Quercetin
1.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2487.37kcal
124.37%
Fat:207.11g
318.63%
Saturated Fat:91.22g
570.1%
Carbohydrates:11.13g
3.71%
Net Carbohydrates:8.04g
2.92%
Sugar:2.8g
3.11%
Cholesterol:815.34mg
271.78%
Sodium:1459.5mg
63.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:144.03g
288.06%
Vitamin B3:51.98mg
259.92%
Selenium:111.69µg
159.55%
Vitamin B6:2.79mg
139.66%
Phosphorus:1168.9mg
116.89%
Vitamin C:70.36mg
85.29%
Vitamin A:3926.86IU
78.54%
Vitamin B5:7.28mg
72.8%
Zinc:10.18mg
67.88%
Vitamin B2:0.98mg
57.51%
Potassium:1628.08mg
46.52%
Vitamin B12:2.55µg
42.57%
Iron:7.58mg
42.11%
Magnesium:164.02mg
41%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
34.13%
Vitamin E:5.08mg
33.89%
Copper:0.41mg
20.74%
Vitamin K:19.42µg
18.5%
Folate:61.08µg
15.27%
Calcium:144.66mg
14.47%
Fiber:3.09g
12.35%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.39%
Vitamin D:1.52µg
10.16%