Everyday Roast Chicken

Aromatic roast chicken prepared by flattening the bird, marinating with lemon, garlic, and thyme, then roasting until golden brown.

Chicken Quick Main Course Dairy Free Gluten Free Roast

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1565

kcal / serving

3130 kcal total

Carbs

6.4g

per serving

12.8 g total

Fat

125.1g

per serving

250.2 g total

Protein

105.3g

per serving

210.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

piece

Lemon

large

Meat

1.2

Chicken

small, free-range roasting chicken

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

squashed

sprig

Thyme

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Cut the chicken in half down the backbone and flatten it with your palm.

Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon shells, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Coat the chicken thoroughly in the oil mixture.

Place the chicken skin-side up in a roasting tin.

Roast for 30 minutes until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.