Roasted Italian Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp snipped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried crushed )
2 tbsp snipped fresh basil (or 2 tsp. dried crushed )
1 tbsp snipped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried crushed )
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, basil, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Divide herb mixture in half; set aside.
Remove neck and giblets from chicken.
Rinse inside cavity of chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
On one side of the chicken, slip your fingers between the skin and breast meat, forming a pocket; repeat on other side.
Divide one portion of the herb mixture between pockets.
Using 100 percent cotton kitchen string, tie drumsticks to tail.
Twist wing tips under back.
Place chicken, breast side up, on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast, uncovered, 1 hour.
Cut string between drumsticks.
Brush chicken with remaining herb mixture.
Roast, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes more or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and juices run clear (180°).
Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	147.93 Kcal (619 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.79g	12%
Cholesterol	198.03mg	66%
Sodium	448.31mg	19%
Potassium	220.39mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.36g	1%
Sugars	0.94g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	3%
Protein	13.99g	28%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	23%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	44.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.08 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.38g	12%
Cholesterol	212.95mg	66%
Sodium	482.1mg	19%
Potassium	237mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.68g	1%
Sugars	1.01g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	15.05g	28%
Vitamin C	15mg	23%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	76%
Iron	6.4mg	33%
Calcium	47.5mg	4%

* 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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