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Herb and Lemon Chicken in a Clay Pot Recipe

Herb and Lemon Chicken in a Clay Pot Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp herbes de provence
4 lbs chicken, whole
1 large lemon, cut in half
salt and pepper , to taste
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
1 stalk celery, cut into 8 pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 8 pieces
3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine)

Directions:

Mash Herbes de Provence into the softened butter until well blended.
Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
Soak clay pot and lid in cold water for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place 1/2 lemon in cavity of chicken and truss chicken with kitchen twine. Fold wings under. Rub butter mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Slice remaining 1/2 lemon into 3 or 4 slices.
After soaking, line bottom of pot evenly with onion, celery, carrot, garlic and lemon slices. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegies.
Pour broth over chicken and cover pot with soaked lid.
Place in a COLD oven and set heat at 450°F.
Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the legs move easily and skin is browned.
(Lid can be removed the last 10 minutes, for crisper skin.).
Transfer to a platter and let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the pan juices and vegies, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	717.59 Kcal (3004 kJ)
Calories from fat	462.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.34g	79%
Cholesterol	282.28mg	94%
Sodium	303.29mg	13%
Potassium	698.08mg	15%
Total Carbs	4.68g	2%
Sugars	1.12g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	55.17g	110%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	52.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.81 Kcal (791 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.51g	79%
Cholesterol	74.27mg	94%
Sodium	79.8mg	13%
Potassium	183.68mg	15%
Total Carbs	1.23g	2%
Sugars	0.29g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	5%
Protein	14.52g	110%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	29%
Iron	0.8mg	18%
Calcium	13.9mg	5%

* 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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