Mediterranean Roast Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Mediterranean-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Mediterranean Roast Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 59.8

Description

This Mediterranean main features Chicken, about 4 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. lbs.
  2. /4 ts Salt 1 ts Dried rosemary,crushed 1/3 c Fresh lemon juice 1/2 ts Ground sage 1/4 c Pure Italian olive oil
  3. Wash chicken; pull of all fat that can be removed.
  4. Drain well.
  5. Place breast side up, on large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil in a baking dish or roasting pan.
  6. Combine rosemary, sage, salt and pepper.
  7. Season cavity of bird with half the mixture, saving the rest to season outside.
  8. Mix lemon juice and olive oil.
  9. Spoon 2 Tbs inside cavity; pour remainder over bird.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining herb mixture.
  11. Bring foil edges together;fold over several times, closing tightly.
  12. Place in preheated 450 degree oven for 1 hour.
  13. Remove from oven; reduce heat to 375 degrees.
  14. Open foil wrapping; baste chicken with pan juices.
  15. Return to oven to brown to golden color and finish roasting, about 15 to 30 minutes.
  16. Test poultry for doneness.
  17. It should be well done.
  18. The flesh should be no longer pink, with an internal temperature of 185 degrees.
  19. A fork can be inserted with ease and juices will run clear at leg joint.
  20. Remove to platter for serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 59.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.0g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 20.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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