Engagement Chicken Recipe

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Engagement Chicken
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  1. 1) Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the giblets from the chicken, wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander for 2 minutes.
  2. 2) Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breast-side down in a medium roasting pan fitted with a rack and pour the lemon juice all over the chicken, both inside and out. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper inside and out.
  3. 3) Prick 2 whole lemons three times in three different places on each with a fork and place them deep inside the cavity. Chicken cavity size may vary, so if one lemon is partly sticking out, that’s fine. (Tip: If the lemons are stiff, roll them on the countertop with your palm before pricking to get the juices flowing.)
  4. 4) Put the chicken in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and roast, uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. 5) Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, turn the chicken breast-side up. Insert a meat thermometer in the thigh, and return the chicken to the oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Continue roasting if necessary. Keep in mind that cooking times in different ovens vary; roasting a chicken at 350°F takes approximately 18-20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes for a stuffed chicken that is 4 pounds.
  6. 6) Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. And here's the secret: Pour the juices from the roasting pan on top of the sliced chicken&151;this is the marry me juice. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
  7. Glamour girl tip: Carving a bird takes a lot of practice, so don't expect it to be perfect on your first try. The most important thing is to have a sharp knife (preferably one made specifically for carving). Start by slicing the breasts, removing as much meat as possible, and then remove the legs and the wings (using kitchen shears work swell too). Don't worry if it looks messy; it will taste just as good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1139.33 Kcal (4770 kJ)
Calories from fat 710.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.99g 122%
Cholesterol 475.28mg 158%
Sodium 381.23mg 16%
Potassium 1058.94mg 23%
Total Carbs 4.64g 2%
Sugars 1.84g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 95.57g 191%
Vitamin C 39.5mg 66%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 63.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.46 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.34g 122%
Cholesterol 80.29mg 158%
Sodium 64.4mg 16%
Potassium 178.88mg 23%
Total Carbs 0.78g 2%
Sugars 0.31g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 1%
Protein 16.14g 191%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 66%
Iron 0.9mg 30%
Calcium 10.8mg 6%

* 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

  • 29.3
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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