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Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Rosemary Roasted Chicken

April 29, 2021

  • Yields: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

olive or vegetable oil cooking spray

3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped plus sprigs for garnish

8 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped

½teaspoon salt

1 roasting chicken (6-7 pounds)

1 lemon

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2.Preheat oven to 400°F.

3.Lightly coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.

4.Combine rosemary, garlic and salt in a bowl.

5.Remove giblets and neck from chicken and trim off all visible fat. Starting at the neck cavity, gently loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks. Spread rosemary mixture evenly under skin.

6.Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice over the chicken. Place lemon halves inside body cavity.

7.Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste. Place breast side up in pan.

8.Roast, basting twice with pan juices, for 60-90 minutes (depending on size of chicken), until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (and not touching bone) reads 181°F.

9.Let stand 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and lemon slices, if desired, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3oz
Calories726
Sodium375mg
Iron4mg
Protein83g
Cholesterol265mg
Sugar0g
Total Fat40g
Saturated Fat11g
Folate17mcg
Calcium54mg
Total Carbohydrates2g
Dietary Fiber0g