Roast Chicken

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Golden, herb-crusted roast chicken with a tangy sour cream baste and savory stuffing
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This classic roast chicken delivers golden, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat through a simple but effective technique. The bird is seasoned generously with salt and pepper, then basted with a mixture of butter and sour cream that creates a rich, tangy glaze. Stuffed with homemade bread stuffing, the chicken stays moist while the stuffing absorbs flavorful drippings. It’s a comforting, hearty main dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. The recipe yields enough for a satisfying meal with leftovers that make excellent sandwiches. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish brings rustic, home-style flavor to your table without complicated steps.

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Roast Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 238.3

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This classic roast chicken delivers golden, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat through a simple but effective technique. The bird is seasoned generously with salt and pepper, then basted with a mixture of butter and sour cream that creates a rich, tangy glaze. Stuffed with homemade bread stuffing, the chicken stays moist while the stuffing absorbs flavorful drippings. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, hearty main dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. The recipe yields enough for a satisfying meal with leftovers that make excellent sandwiches. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish brings rustic, home-style flavor to your table without complicated steps.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Thoroughly clean and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Rub the salt and pepper mixture generously over the inside and outside of the chicken.
  5. Rub the inside of the chicken cavity generously with softened butter.
  6. Fill the chicken cavity with the prepared bread stuffing.
  7. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and transfer to the preheated oven.
  8. Roast for approximately 2 hours, basting every 15 minutes with a spoonful of sour cream mixed with pan drippings.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 238.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2g24%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 54.0mg18%
Sodium 39.9mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 11.7g24%

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

Note

For a thicker gravy, add 1 tablespoon of flour to the liquid remaining in the roasting pan after the chicken is removed. Whisk over medium heat until thickened.

Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ðF (74ðC) in the thickest part of the thigh for safe consumption.

The sour cream baste adds a tangy richness; you can substitute with plain yogurt if desired.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For best results, use a whole chicken weighing about 4-5 pounds for the suggested cooking time.

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