Roasted Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Roasted Lemon Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Remove the giblets from the chicken, and rinse the chicken with cold water. Pat dry.
  2. Punch holes in the lemon rinds with a wooden pick. Cut the lemons in half. Place the lemon halves in the cavity of the chicken. (Sometimes I add a quarter or two of onion or celery pieces here). Truss the chicken; place the chicken, breast side up, on a lightly greased baking rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the breast of the chicken, making sure it does not touch bone.
  3. Combine the oil and the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Brush the chicken with 1/4 cup of the oil mixture - take the time to loosen the skin and rub some of the mixture into the meat, but make sure you oil the skin so it is deliciously brown and crisp.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat thermometer registers 170 degrees, brushing occasionally with the remaining oil mixture. Remove the chicken to a serving platter. Let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 732.78 Kcal (3068 kJ)
Calories from fat 396.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.1g 68%
Cholesterol 951.74mg 317%
Sodium 598.09mg 25%
Potassium 969.04mg 21%
Total Carbs 8.25g 3%
Sugars 1.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 71.95g 144%
Vitamin C 73.2mg 122%
Vitamin A 12mg 399%
Iron 20.3mg 113%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.2 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.46g 68%
Cholesterol 204.17mg 317%
Sodium 128.3mg 25%
Potassium 207.88mg 21%
Total Carbs 1.77g 3%
Sugars 0.26g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 4%
Protein 15.44g 144%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 122%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 399%
Iron 4.4mg 113%
Calcium 12.2mg 6%

* 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

  • 18.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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