Lex's Roast Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 large onions, halved , sliced into half-moons (about 2 lbs)
2 cups celery, sliced
2 tsp lemon zest, minced
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
1/2 loaf french bread , cut into 3/4 inch slices
cooking spray
1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, cut up
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt (to taste)
1 lemon , juice of, medium size

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Saute onions and celery in 1/4 cup oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
Add zest, salt, garlic, pepper, thyme, and red pepper; continue to saute until onions and celery are soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes; remove from hear. Stir in parsley and set aside.
Spray chicken on both sides with cooking spray; season with pepper and salt.
Layer bread, onion mixture, then chicken in a lightly oiled pan.
Pour lemon juice over chicken (the amount of lemon juice depends upon what you prefer) and roast, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown and at least 160-165 degrees. Check for doneness the last 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve, spoon some bread and vegetables onto each plate and top with chicken. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	424.34 Kcal (1777 kJ)
Calories from fat	255.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.34g	44%
Cholesterol	102.04mg	34%
Sodium	1228.23mg	51%
Potassium	573.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.35g	6%
Sugars	6.25g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.18g	17%
Protein	23.37g	47%
Vitamin C	26.2mg	44%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	77.2mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.43 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.84g	44%
Cholesterol	31.84mg	34%
Sodium	383.3mg	51%
Potassium	178.9mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.73g	6%
Sugars	1.95g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	17%
Protein	7.29g	47%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	44%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	24.1mg	8%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

10

Points
11

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Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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