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Lemony Whole Roasted Chicken

Lemony whole roasted chicken is loaded with flavor and perfect for spring.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Keyword chicken, lemon, roasted
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 422kcal
Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, julienne
  • 1 stalks celery, sliced
  • Lemon Garlic Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 lb Whole Chicken

Lemon Garlic Marinade

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the pan gravy

  • 1 tablespoon butter or fat
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup broth

Instructions

For the Chicken

  • Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F
  • In a large dutch oven, add olive oil, onion and celery. saute' until the onions begin to caramelize. Remove from heat and set aside
  • Rnse chicken with cold water and then pat dry. put the butter under the skin of the breast area of the chicken
  • In a bowl, Whisk together the lemon marinade. Rub the marinade all over the chicken and inside the cavity. Place chicken in the dutch oven on top of the onion and celery.
  • Place in the oven at 425 degrees F.uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. and place the lid on the pot. cook about 1 hour more until done. !65 dereees F internal temperature on an instant reed thermometer.
  • Remove from oven and let chicken rest uncovered for 15 minutes before serving.

For the pan Gravy

  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until light golden in color.
  • Slowly whisk in the broth/pan juices. Turn up the heat and continue whisking until gravy reaches desired thickness.
  • Serve over chicken and mashed potatoes. Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg