LIGHT BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN

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The changes made in this made over recipe slashes the fat by 70% and saturated fat by 80%, cut calories and sodium by about half and reduced cholesterol by more than a third. Yet the buttery-tasting makeover version is sure to please your family.-Helen Copeland, Greenback, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

MD Sabuse
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's simple and easy to follow, and the results are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Binod Adhakari
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is moist and tender, and the butter adds a delicious flavor. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Mahmood Karimi
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shexa 313
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the butter added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Alflesia Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Ff Account 1
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's simple and easy to follow, and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Scottie Russell
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This was the best roasted chicken I've ever had. The skin was crispy and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MD TAZMUL
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Danjuma Hamza
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the butter added a delicious flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Hannah Woods
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My family loved this butter roasted chicken! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.