Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
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 whole chicken, thawed and washed
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 1 can (10¾ ounces) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Remove giblets from chicken cavity and reserve for another use.
3.Split chicken down the backbone and place chicken, breast side up, in a large oven-proof skillet or baking pan.
4.Smear outside with margarine.
5.Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, until chicken begins to brown.
6.Pour chicken broth and lemon juice around chicken, basting the chicken as you pour.
7.Continue to roast 45-60 minutes longer until skin is rich, deep brown, and thermometer registers 180°F.