GARLIC-HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

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Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the salt from the recipe if you'd like. The aroma from the oven while it's baking is tantalizing. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roasting chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
2 teaspoons each minced fresh parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 medium lemon, halved
1 large whole garlic bulb
1 sprig each fresh parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme

Steps:

  • With fingers, carefully loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Combine minced parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper; rub half under skin. Place sliced garlic cloves under skin. Squeeze half of the lemon into the cavity and place the squeezed half in the cavity. , Remove papery outer skin from whole garlic bulb (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Place garlic bulb and herb sprigs in the cavity. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string., Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over chicken; rub remaining herb mixture over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours (cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly). If desired, baste with pan drippings. , Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard garlic, lemon and herbs from cavity before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Happy Dhliwayo
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I love this recipe. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the herbs and garlic give it a delicious flavor.


Brandon Harlee
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Ire Ade
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.


Ibendra puri
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the herbs and garlic give it a delicious aroma.


Andrew Schooley
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I love this recipe. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the herbs and garlic give it a delicious flavor.


Malook Bozdar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


ANAS BIN SIRAJDEEN
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.


Md Zahirul Alam
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the herbs and garlic give it a delicious aroma.


Carolyn Gayle
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I love this recipe. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the herbs and garlic give it a delicious flavor.


s Sabbir
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Elvis Kelly
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the guests raved about the flavor.


Cathy Creter
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Legit
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe but the flavors are amazing.


Giorgos Desipris
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the way the garlic and herbs roast together and create such a flavorful chicken.


JIYA Jha
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the herbs and garlic gave it a delicious flavor.


Lola love
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.