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Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken

8 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 6 servings openrecipes
Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken

"For a healthier version of juicy roasted chicken, we use butter instead of margarine, omit powder seasoning, and include vegetables in the roasting process."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

660
Calories
38g
Protein
29g
Fat
66g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Winter Squash 1 cup cubed (140g) butternut 76
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes, split lengthwise
  • 1/2 pound carrots, split lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 1 stalk celery, leaves removed

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