Classic Roast Chicken and Gravy Recipe

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Classic Roast Chicken and Gravy
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Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck, if present, from chicken; rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place onion and garlic in cavity; squeeze juice from lemon and set aside; add lemon to cavity.
  3. Tie legs together with kitchen string; tuck wings under back; brush all over with oil; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; place, breast side up, on rack in roasting pan; roast, uncovered; in 325F (160C) oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Roast, basting occasionally with pan juices, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced and meat thermometer inserted in thigh registers 185F (85C), about 1 1/2 hours; transfer chicken to platter and tent with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
  5. Skim fat from pan juices; sprinkle flour over juices; cook over medium-high heat, whisking, for 1 minute; gradually pour in chicken stock and reserved lemon juice, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; pour into warmed gravy boat.
  6. Cut string holding legs together; discard onion, lemon and garlic; using kitchen scissors, cut chicken into 2 breast and 2 leg portions; cut each breast in half diagonally; cut through each leg at joint to separate into drumsticks and thighs; serve with gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.98 Kcal (888 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.17g 22%
Cholesterol 68.93mg 23%
Sodium 290.62mg 12%
Potassium 208.36mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.29g 2%
Sugars 1.14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 2%
Protein 15.05g 30%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 20.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.31 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.12g 22%
Cholesterol 54.08mg 23%
Sodium 228.01mg 12%
Potassium 163.48mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.15g 2%
Sugars 0.89g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 11.81g 30%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 10%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 16.2mg 2%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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