Buffet Roast Chicken Recipe

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Buffet Roast Chicken
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  1. In a bowl, cream together butter, half the tarragon and all the lemon rind; set aside.
  2. Wipe chicken inside and out and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity lightly with remaining tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Working from the neck of the chicken, gently but firmly slide hand between skin and flesh to separate, careful not to tear the skin.
  4. Using hands, evenly spread creamed mixture in the space between the skin and the breast meat. Pull skin back in place. Truss legs and wings with string. Brush with melted buter.
  5. Place onion, carrot and celery in bottom of roasting pan. Set chicken on top and pour in stock. Cover loosly with foil and roast in 400F oven about 1 1/4 hours or until tender; baste with pan juices every 20 minutes.
  6. With each basting turn to another side, first breast down, then on one sider, then the other.
  7. Finish cooking with breast up and remove foil during last 10 minutes of cooking (chicken should be well browned).
  8. Remove from pan and let cool. Refrigerate before carving. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 362.53 Kcal (1518 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.4g 27%
Cholesterol 551.28mg 184%
Sodium 230.82mg 10%
Potassium 632.27mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.51g 2%
Sugars 1.91g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 42.22g 84%
Vitamin C 35.1mg 59%
Vitamin A 6.9mg 232%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 39.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.53 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.79g 27%
Cholesterol 183.29mg 184%
Sodium 76.74mg 10%
Potassium 210.22mg 13%
Total Carbs 2.16g 2%
Sugars 0.63g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 4%
Protein 14.04g 84%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 59%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 232%
Iron 3.8mg 64%
Calcium 13.1mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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