ROAST CHICKEN WITH THYME AND ONIONS

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People are always raving about chicken and rosemary, when I think chicken and fresh thyme is superior. This is so easy it's criminal, and the results are fabulous. I sometimes add four or five bulbs of green garlic if I find it at the farmers' market.

Provided by SABRINATEE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons
2 (2.5 pound) whole chickens
2 large onions, peeled and quartered
6 shallots, coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup butter, softened
8 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Pierce lemons several times with a fork, and place 1 inside each chicken cavity. Arrange chickens in the center of the prepared baking dish. Place onions, shallots, and garlic around the chickens. Sprinkle vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread butter over the chickens, and line each with thyme sprigs.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of chicken is golden brown, meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 192.4 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 344.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Chamalka Nuwan
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Griffith Family
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This recipe is not worth the effort.


Nowroz Khan
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I didn't like the flavor of the thyme.


Leonard Weaver
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This recipe is too complicated.


Talha Sb
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken was dry.


Stero Official
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This is the best roast chicken recipe I've tried.


Maftunbek Shukrullayev
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Amjid ali
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Delicious!


Angel Sealey
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ankit Jha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Fifi Jiji13
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This is my go-to roast chicken recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


scirea francesco
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I also love the crispy skin.


md saifhasan
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This recipe is very easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MD ASHRAFUL HAQUE
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The thyme added a subtle flavor to the chicken that was really nice. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.


Asad Boohar
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This was the best roast chicken I've ever had. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brianna Cruz
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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 sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Walu Jezzy
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This roast chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the thyme and onions added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.