Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs

January 05, 2019

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1 recipe for chicken brine ( optional but recommended )
5 lb whole chicken
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 onion ( peeled and quartered )
1 lemon ( quartered )
6 tbsp butter ( softened )
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves ( minced )
2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves ( minced )
1 tbsp fresh parsley ( minced )
salt and pepper to taste

Brine the chicken according to recipe directions. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels after it's done brining.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Tuck the chicken wings underneath...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
949

Sodium
335mg
13% DV

Fat
62g
96% DV

Protein
72g
144% DV

Carbs
11g
4% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 23g 117%

Polysaturated Fat 12g 79%

Monosaturated Fat 26g 164%

Cholesterol 311mg 104%

Sodium 335mg 13%

Potassium 835mg 23%

Protein 72g 144%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 26%

Sugar 2g 4%

Vitamin A 1022IU 20%

Vitamin B6 1mg 74%

Vitamin C 30mg 50%

Calcium 90mg 9%

Iron 4mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.