Rotisserie Fresh Herb & Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Rotisserie Fresh Herb & Garlic Chicken
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
71
Calories
Total time
26
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
  2. Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
  3. Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
  4. Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
  5. Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
  6. Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
  7. Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
  8. Place the tarragon inside the bird.
  9. Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
  10. If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
  11. Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
  12. Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
  13. Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
  14. Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
  15. Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
  16. Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
  17. Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
  18. Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 70.74 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g 11%
Sodium 291.73mg 12%
Potassium 31.62mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.97g 1%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 0.37g 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 16.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 530.15 Kcal (2220 kJ)
Calories from fat 478.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.13g 11%
Sodium 2186.25mg 12%
Potassium 236.97mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.75g 1%
Sugars 0.43g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.36g 1%
Protein 2.76g 1%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 122.3mg 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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