Basic Roast Chicken Recipe

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Basic Roast Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Place your roasting pan in the oven, and preheat to 425 degrees.
  2. Wash the chicken inside and out with cold water. Pat it as dry as possible with paper towels.
  3. With a sharp knife, make 3 or 4 slashes across each of the thighs.
  4. Rub the entire chicken, including the interior cavity, with olive oil, and then with salt and pepper.
  5. Carefully separate the skin of the breast from the meat, and work some olive oil, salt, and pepper into the gaps with your hand.
  6. Tuck the wings up under the back of the chicken. Cross the legs, and tie it up as tightly as possible with kitchen twine.
  7. Pull the hot tray out of the oven, and place the chicken on it breast side down. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Turn the chicken over onto the other breast, and cook another 5 minutes.
  9. Turn the chicken on it's back, and cook for 1 hour.
  10. Let it rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 663.24 Kcal (2777 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.51g 39%
Cholesterol 1489.75mg 497%
Sodium 392.84mg 16%
Potassium 1153.02mg 25%
Total Carbs 5.1g 2%
Protein 91.83g 184%
Vitamin C 91.8mg 153%
Vitamin A 20.4mg 680%
Iron 30.6mg 170%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat 45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 39%
Cholesterol 292mg 497%
Sodium 77mg 16%
Potassium 226mg 25%
Total Carbs 1g 2%
Protein 18g 184%
Vitamin C 18mg 153%
Vitamin A 4mg 680%
Iron 6mg 170%
Calcium 10mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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