Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken Recipe

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Lemon-Herb Roast Chicken
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  1. Combine butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon peel in small bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Herb butter can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Slide hand under skin of chicken breast to loosen skin form meat. Reserve 2 tablespoons herb butter for gravy. Rub half of remaining herb butter over chicken breast under skin. Spread remaining herb butter over outside of chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Truss chicken to help hold shape.
  3. Place chicken in heavy large roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 175°F. and juices from thigh run clear when chicken thigh is pierced with skewer, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Lift chicken and tilt slightly, emptying any juices from cavity into roasting pan. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  4. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top. Add wine to pan. Place pan over high heat; bring wine to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Pour wine mixture into cup with pan juices. Add enough broth to same cup to measure 2 1/4 cups liquid. Melt reserved 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth and beginning to color, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking occasionally, about 7 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Arrange lemon and rosemary around chicken on platter. Serve with gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1148.35 Kcal (4808 kJ)
Calories from fat 463.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.53g 79%
Cholesterol 1903.32mg 634%
Sodium 615.45mg 26%
Potassium 1856.5mg 39%
Total Carbs 14.13g 5%
Sugars 0.23g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 143.74g 287%
Vitamin C 106.5mg 178%
Vitamin A 24mg 798%
Iron 41.9mg 233%
Calcium 136.4mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.96 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 79%
Cholesterol 228.67mg 634%
Sodium 73.94mg 26%
Potassium 223.04mg 39%
Total Carbs 1.7g 5%
Sugars 0.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 6%
Protein 17.27g 287%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 178%
Vitamin A 2.9mg 798%
Iron 5mg 233%
Calcium 16.4mg 14%

* 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

  • 27
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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