Roasted Garlic-Glazed Chicken With Lemon-Herb Sauce Recipe

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Roasted Garlic-Glazed Chicken With Lemon-Herb Sauce
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Directions:

  1. For the Roasted Garlic Glaze:.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  3. Cut off the top third of each head of garlic.
  4. Put them on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  5. Turn the garlic cut side down and roast until the cloves are soft and golden brown, about 1 hour.
  6. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  7. Into a food processor squeeze each head of garlic gently to release the flesh.
  8. Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and puree on high speed.
  9. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil in a slow, steady stream and process until the glaze is thick and smooth.
  10. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  11. (The glaze can be made up to 1 day in advance).
  12. For the Chicken:.
  13. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  14. Separate the legs& thighs.
  15. Season the chicken on both sides with the Essence.
  16. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in each of 2 large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.
  17. Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot pans and sear for 6 minutes.
  18. Remove from the heat.
  19. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 sprigs of thyme to each pan, and place in the oven.
  20. Roast for 16 minutes.
  21. Remove from the oven and carefully turn the chicken halves with tongs.
  22. Brush the skin side of each chicken with the garlic glaze and roast skin side up until the skin is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.
  23. For the Lemon Herb Sauce:.
  24. In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer.
  25. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
  26. Add the mustard and process on high speed.
  27. With the motor running, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, and process until smooth.
  28. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 906.67 Kcal (3796 kJ)
Calories from fat 664.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.8g 114%
Cholesterol 319.98mg 107%
Sodium 1158.59mg 48%
Potassium 741.31mg 16%
Total Carbs 4.31g 1%
Sugars 1.58g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 54.13g 108%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 45.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.15 Kcal (884 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.19g 114%
Cholesterol 74.52mg 107%
Sodium 269.82mg 48%
Potassium 172.64mg 16%
Total Carbs 1g 1%
Sugars 0.37g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 12.61g 108%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 17%
Calcium 10.7mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.3
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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