Happy Roast Chicken

Happy Roast Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    690

Experience the ultimate in effortless elegance with this simple yet sublime roast chicken. The bright citrus and aromatic garlic infuse the bird with incredible flavor, while the Dijon mustard creates a beautifully crisp and savory skin. A true crowd-pleaser!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    198 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    62 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    389 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    36 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pour the white wine into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (5 minutes).

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Recipe View 10 mins Place the lemon halves and garlic cloves into the cavity of the chicken. Gently slide half of the butter underneath the skin of each breast. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs 15 mins Rub the chicken all over with Dijon mustard, then season generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken into the cast-iron skillet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour more. (75 minutes)

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Recipe View An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the chicken from the oven, cover loosely with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 15 minutes before carving. (15 minutes)

For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before applying the mustard and seasoning.
Don't skip the resting period! This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.
Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
The pan drippings can be used to make a delicious gravy.

Clarissa Smith

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 230 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Robyn Gleason

    This is now my go-to roast chicken recipe! So easy and delicious.

  • Bria Bergstrom

    The resting period is key! Made such a difference in the tenderness of the chicken.

  • Callie Mertz

    The lemon and garlic infused the chicken beautifully. The skin was perfectly crispy.

  • Vena Oberbrunner

    Simple ingredients, incredible flavor. A winner!

  • Mertie Yundt

    I added some rosemary to the cavity, and it was amazing!

  • Jarvis Runte

    I was nervous about roasting a whole chicken, but this recipe made it so easy and stress-free.

  • Xander Jacobson

    I used bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts and it worked great, but needed less cooking time.

  • Karley Abshire

    My family loved this recipe. Thank you for sharing!

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