Lemon-Thyme Chicken Recipe

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Lemon-Thyme Chicken
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
590
Calories
Total time
120
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. About 30 minutes before roasting, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Preheat an oven to 450°F Oil a roasting rack and place it in a roasting pan.
  2. Remove and discard any pockets of fat from the chicken cavity. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. With the chicken placed breast side up and starting at the neck cavity, slip your fingers under the skin and gently separate the skin from the breast meat on both sides, being careful not to tear the skin. Carefully slide 4 or 5 lemon slices and half of the thyme sprigs under the skin, spacing them evenly. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, and place the remaining lemon slices and thyme in the cavity. Tuck the wing tips under the back. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Rub the chicken all over with the butter. Place the chicken, breast side up, on the rack.
  3. Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F Add the carrots, celery, onion and the 1 1/2 cups stock to the pan. Continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, away from the bone, registers 170° to 175°F, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. Remove from the oven. Slip a pair of tongs in the chicken cavity and carefully tip the bird, draining the liquid from the cavity into the pan. Transfer the chicken to a carving board and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the roasting pan and pour the contents of the pan through a medium-mesh sieve into a large measuring pitcher. Using a spoon, press on the contents of the sieve to extract as much liquid as possible. Skim off and reserve 3 Tbs. fat, discarding the remainder. Add stock if needed to the pitcher to total 2 cups.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the reserved fat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir in the 2 cups liquid. Add any juices from the carving board. Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy is smooth and thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Carve the chicken and arrange on a warmed platter. Pour the gravy into a warmed bowl and pass at the table.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 589.98 Kcal (2470 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.71g 36%
Cholesterol 1166.33mg 389%
Sodium 429mg 18%
Potassium 1095.31mg 23%
Total Carbs 13.56g 5%
Sugars 2.55g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 10%
Protein 73.07g 146%
Vitamin C 101.6mg 169%
Vitamin A 16.1mg 535%
Iron 24.4mg 135%
Calcium 68.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.35 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.43g 36%
Cholesterol 218.14mg 389%
Sodium 80.24mg 18%
Potassium 204.86mg 23%
Total Carbs 2.54g 5%
Sugars 0.48g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 10%
Protein 13.67g 146%
Vitamin C 19mg 169%
Vitamin A 3mg 535%
Iron 4.6mg 135%
Calcium 12.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 13.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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