Slow Roasted Chicken

Elevate your Sunday dinner with this irresistible Slow Roasted Chicken recipe, a true masterpiece of comfort cooking. Featuring a whole chicken seasoned to perfection with aromatic fresh thyme, zesty lemon, and rich garlic, this dish is slow-roasted to achieve an ultra-tender, juicy interior and golden-brown, crisp skin. Nestled atop a bed of onions, carrots, and celery, the bird absorbs every ounce of flavor while staying moist with the help of a buttery chicken broth base. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal, this recipe requires minimal prep and roasts low and slow, allowing you to bask in its tantalizing aroma as it cooks. Serve it alongside the caramelized pan vegetables for a wholesome, show-stopping centerpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Keywords: slow roasted chicken, tender roasted chicken, whole chicken recipe, garlic lemon chicken, roasted chicken with vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 4 to 5 pounds Whole chicken
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 bunch Fresh thyme
• 1 medium Lemon
• 6 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Onion
• 2 large Carrot
• 2 large Celery stalk
• 1 cup Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Season the inside of the chicken with half the salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cut the lemon in half and the garlic cloves in halves, place into the chicken cavity along with half of the thyme bunch.

Step 5

Rub the outside of the chicken with the olive oil and the remaining salt and pepper.

Step 6

Place the chicken breast-side up in a large roasting pan.

Step 7

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8

Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into large pieces and scatter them around the chicken in the roasting pan.

Step 9

Pour the melted butter over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.

Step 10

Add the remaining thyme bunch to the roasting pan.

Step 11

Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the pan to help keep the chicken moist during cooking.

Step 12

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 2.5 hours, basting it every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

Step 13

Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, remove it from the oven.

Step 14

Cover the chicken loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Step 15

Serve the chicken with roasted vegetables from the pan and enjoy your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2736.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1012.2

Total Fat 68.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 198.1mg	0%
Sodium 15070.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 47.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 467.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1973.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 24.9%