Soy-Free Perfectly Roasted Chicken

Elevate your home-cooked dinner with this Soy-Free Perfectly Roasted Chicken recipe, a wholesome, allergy-friendly take on a classic favorite. Featuring a tender, golden-brown whole chicken infused with the bright zest of lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme, this dish is as flavorful as it is simple. Surround the chicken with a medley of roasted carrots, onions, and celery for a complete one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With only 15 minutes of prep time and no soy-based ingredients, this recipe caters to dietary needs without compromising taste. Whether you're feeding the family or impressing guests, this juicy roasted chicken, paired with its rich pan juices, will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3.5 pounds Whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Lemon
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 whole Carrots
• 2 medium Onion
• 3 whole Celery stalks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).

Step 2

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large roasting pan.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the entire chicken and rub it all over to ensure even coating.

Step 4

Cut the lemon into quarters. Stuff the lemon quarters, rosemary sprigs, and 4 peeled garlic cloves inside the cavity of the chicken.

Step 5

Peel and lightly crush the remaining 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pan.

Step 6

Rub 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper inside the cavity.

Step 7

Season the outside of the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 8

Cut the carrots, onions, and celery into large chunks and scatter them around the chicken in the roasting pan.

Step 9

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables.

Step 10

Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius).

Step 11

Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through the cooking process for added moisture and flavor.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Step 13

Serve the roasted chicken with the vegetables, drizzling some of the pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2327.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	884.6

Total Fat 56.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 119.1mg	0%
Sodium 5089.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265.0mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1947.7mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 28.0%