Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Herb Roasted Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C) Rinse the chicken under cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  4. Using your fingers, loosen the skin of the chicken that covers the breast by sliding your fingers between the skin and the flesh, being careful not to tear the skin.
  5. Slip half of the herbs inside the pocket defined by each breast half, distributing them evenly over the breast and thigh.
  6. Tuck the lemon slices inside the pockest between the skin and flesh, placing 2 slices on each side.
  7. Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen string.
  8. Brush the chicken with the melted butter.
  9. Place the chicken on it's side on an oiled roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  10. Roast for 20 minutes.
  11. Turn the chicken onto it's other side and roast for another 20 minutes.
  12. Turn the chicken breast side up and continue to roast until the juices run clear when pierced in the thigh.
  13. 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  14. Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a platter.
  15. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 646.08 Kcal (2705 kJ)
Calories from fat 256.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.51g 44%
Cholesterol 1085.53mg 362%
Sodium 496.62mg 21%
Potassium 1120.94mg 24%
Total Carbs 10.26g 3%
Sugars 1.76g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 8%
Protein 82.37g 165%
Vitamin C 90.2mg 150%
Vitamin A 13.7mg 456%
Iron 23.5mg 130%
Calcium 73.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.26 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.48g 44%
Cholesterol 208.77mg 362%
Sodium 95.51mg 21%
Potassium 215.58mg 24%
Total Carbs 1.97g 3%
Sugars 0.34g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 8%
Protein 15.84g 165%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 150%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 456%
Iron 4.5mg 130%
Calcium 14.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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