HERBS ROASTED CHICKEN
If there is chicken in my fridge then you can be absolutely sure that herbs roasted chicken recipe is what I am making. It is so simple, easy and succulent that no other recipe beats it for me.If you don't have herbs de provence on hand, you can use combination of different herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, but I always make sure I have it in my pantry specifically so that I can use it for this roasted chicken recipe. Now, that's dedication! Take care to not overcook your chicken, and for this reason I do recommend investing in a good quality oven meat thermometer so everything is cooked properly and you are not spending your time watching and worrying about your bird. Depending on your birds diet and farm poultry prepping ways it can cook faster or might need a little extra oven babysitting time. I learned through trial and error that organic pasture-raised birds from the farm I use need to sit in the oven a little more, hence, thermometer to the rescue. And now none of my poultry is ever overcooked. For me having a thermometer in the kitchen is simply a must.I also use the bones to make chicken broth by putting it in a slow cooker overnight. No vegetables, just bones. Then the next day you can either have it with minced garlic and chopped parsley and dill or use it as a base for soups.
Nutrition Facts
HERBS ROASTED CHICKEN
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 540
Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 324IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Equipment
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken
- 2 TBS ghee
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp herbs de provence
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small dish combine ghee, garlic, herbs de provence, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
- Pat dry the chicken with paper or kitchen towels. Rub the ghee mixture all over the chicken, inside and out.
- Roast the bird in the oven until internal temperature reaches 165° F, or approximately for 30 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to let the juices settle.Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 41gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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