Claire's Classic Roast ChickenSubmitted by clairelaine
Makes 6 servings
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Golden brown, juicy and delicious
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Ingredients
| 2 1/2 |
lbs roasting chicken |
| 1 |
tbs butter |
| 1/2 |
tsp salt |
| 1/2 |
tsp pepper |
| 1 |
lemon |
| 1/2 |
cup carrot, chopped |
| 1/2 |
cup celery, chopped |
| 1/3 |
cup shallots, chopped |
| 3 |
cloves garlic, sliced |
| 1 |
cup chicken broth |
Directions
- Wash the chicken in cold water and pat dry.
- Cut the lemon in quarters and place inside the chicken with the sliced garlic
- Rub the chicken all over with butter
- season well with salt & pepper
- place the chopped vegetables in the bottom of a roasting pan with the chicken broth
- Place the chicken, breast side down, on the vegetables
- Put into a preheated 400 f oven and roast for 35 minutes
- Turn the chicken over and continue to to roast for 30 to 40 more minutes, or until done
- Remove from the oven and place on a warm platter, loosely covered with aluminum foil, and let rest for at least 15 minutes prior to carving.
- the vegetables and pan drippings can be defatted, pureed and served as a sauce.
Categories
Main Dish
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Serving Size 279.6g |
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| Vitamin A 60% |
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Vitamin C 27% |
| Calcium 3% |
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Iron 16% |
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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