Soy-Free Roast Chicken with Gravy

Elevate your family dinner with this succulent Soy-Free Roast Chicken with Gravy, a timeless classic perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients. This recipe features a perfectly roasted chicken infused with the bold, aromatic flavors of fresh thyme, rosemary, garlic, and lemon. Roasted on a bed of hearty vegetables, the chicken stays juicy and flavorful while creating a savory base for homemade gravy. The silky gravy, made using the natural drippings, butter, and flour, adds a luscious, comforting finish. With simple, wholesome ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this dish strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, making it ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Complete your table with this soy-free showstopper and enjoy a flavorful feast that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 approximately 4-5 pounds whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch, stems removed fresh thyme
• 1 bunch, stems removed fresh rosemary
• 1 head, halved crosswise garlic
• 1 cut into quarters lemon
• 2 medium, cut into chunks carrot
• 1 large, quartered onion
• 2 cut into chunks celery stalks
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Coat the outside and inside of the chicken with olive oil.

Step 3

Season the chicken generously with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Step 4

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with half of the thyme, rosemary, garlic halves, and lemon quarters.

Step 5

Place the remaining thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon, carrot chunks, onion, and celery at the bottom of a roasting pan to create a bed for the chicken.

Step 6

Position the chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.

Step 7

Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.

Step 8

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

Step 10

For the gravy, strain the pan drippings and discard the solids. Skim off any excess fat.

Step 11

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 12

Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add the reserved pan drippings and season with 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 13

Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy is thickened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 14

Carve the chicken and serve with the homemade gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3322.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1575.7

Total Fat 107.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 260.1mg	0%
Sodium 5305.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 765.8mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 3246.9mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 26.4%