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40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken
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40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken

8 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

309
Calories
32g
Protein
18g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1

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 ea . (3–4 pounds ) broiler/fryer chicken
  • ¼ cup Country Roast Chicken Seasoning
  • 40 cloves garlic , smashed
  • Olive oil
  • 1 large lemon , thinly sliced
  • ½ bunch thyme
  • 5 sprigs rosemary
  • ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1

Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2

Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.

3

Heat garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.

4

In this step, work quickly. If using a bag, place garlic in and stuff it in the cavity. If not, just stuff it in.

5

Coat chicken with olive oil. Place herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put lemon slices on top.

6

Put chicken breast side up on top and bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

7

Turn the temperature up to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 45 more minutes or until the internal temperature in both the thigh and breast reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.

8

Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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