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Garlic rosemary chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Garlic rosemary chicken is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour, 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour, 20 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Garlic; Rosemary; Chicken
Category Vegetables; Poultry
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Subtype Sauce/Gravy
Cuisine American
Cook Method Pan Searing; Roasting
Diet

Ingredients

  • Olive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray

  • 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 roasting chicken (7 lb)

  • 1 lemon, sliced (optional)

Directions

  • Heat an oven to 400°F. Gently cover the surface of a roasting pan and rack using cooking spray. Add the finely chopped garlic and rosemary to a bowl along with the salt.

  • Separate the giblets and neck from the chicken and trim excess fat. Beginning with the neck cavity, carefully loosen the skin from the breasts and drumsticks of the chicken. Distribute the rosemary mixture lightly under the skin. Gently move the wing tips below the chicken's back and tie the ends of the drumsticks together using kitchen twine.

  • Add more salt and black pepper and then sit the chicken breast side up in the pan. Roast the chicken for about 80 minutes, making sure to baste the chicken twice using pan juices. A meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh should read 175°F.

  • Let the chicken cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carving. Use fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon slices as a garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 179 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 102mg

  • Sodium: 118mg

  • Carbohydrate: 1g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 32g