CLASSIC ROAST CHICKEN AND GRAVY

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Make and share this Classic Roast Chicken and Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (5 lb) chicken
1/2 onion
4 cloves garlic
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon rubbed dried sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried savory (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Remove giblets and neck, if present, from chicken; rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place onion and garlic in cavity; squeeze juice from lemon and set aside; add lemon to cavity.
  • Tie legs together with kitchen string; tuck wings under back; brush all over with oil; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; place, breast side up, on rack in roasting pan; roast, uncovered; in 325F (160C) oven for 1 ½ hours.
  • Roast, basting occasionally with pan juices, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced and meat thermometer inserted in thigh registers 185F (85C), about 1 ½ hours; transfer chicken to platter and tent with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Skim fat from pan juices; sprinkle flour over juices; cook over medium-high heat, whisking, for 1 minute; gradually pour in chicken stock and reserved lemon juice, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; pour into warmed gravy boat.
  • Cut string holding legs together; discard onion, lemon and garlic; using kitchen scissors, cut chicken into 2 breast and 2 leg portions; cut each breast in half diagonally; cut through each leg at joint to separate into drumsticks and thighs; serve with gravy.

Logan Wolkowski
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a classic roast chicken. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and flavorful roast chicken recipe.


Patricia Hardin
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Tamarian
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to the chicken and gravy to make it flavorful.


Jenny Haines
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I've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bethany Boatwright
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This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic roast chicken recipe.


Louis Campbell
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The gravy was a bit too thick for my taste, but that's an easy fix.


Ray dbd
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Arman Manoj
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Rifat imtiaz
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Mihle Siyali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Subo
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This recipe is a great starting point for a roast chicken. I made a few changes to the recipe, such as adding more herbs and spices to the chicken, and it turned out great.


fanele dlamini
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


anju giri
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to the chicken and gravy to make it flavorful.


Tayyab Sh
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was incredibly juicy and the gravy was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


wise man
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The chicken is perfectly cooked, and the gravy is to die for.


Kirshanlal Mehrani
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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