Tea Jenny's Wonderful Roast Chicken

Delight your taste buds with Tea Jenny's Wonderful Roast Chicken, a show-stopping centerpiece that combines the rich, aromatic essence of black tea with a perfectly roasted bird. This flavor-packed recipe infuses a whole chicken with a unique tea-infused marinade, highlighted by the earthy sweetness of honey, the warmth of paprika, and the brightness of lemon. Served alongside tender carrots, red onion, and golden potatoes roasted in savory chicken broth, this dish is as comforting as it is elegant. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees succulent, juicy meat and crispy, golden skin in just over 90 minutes. Elevate your roast chicken game while savoring a meal that’s brimming with layered flavors and hearty goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 4-5 lbs Whole chicken
• 1 Black tea bag
• 240 ml Boiling water
• 1 Lemon
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 Carrots
• 1 Red onion
• 500 g Potatoes
• 120 ml Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Prepare the tea marinade by steeping the black tea bag in 240 ml of boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bag and let the tea cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, honey, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of the cooled tea to the mixture and set aside.

Step 4

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it on a large roasting tray.

Step 5

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to coat the skin and cavity evenly for maximum flavor.

Step 6

Cut the lemon in half and stuff one half inside the chicken cavity along with 2 crushed garlic cloves.

Step 7

Chop the carrots, red onion, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces and arrange them around the chicken in the tray.

Step 8

Drizzle the vegetables with a light coating of olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and the juice from the other half of the lemon.

Step 9

Pour the chicken broth into the roasting tray, ensuring that it covers the base without washing away the seasoning.

Step 10

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked in the thickest part of the chicken.

Step 11

Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with the pan juices to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Serve the roast chicken with the vegetables and pan juices drizzled over the top for a delightful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3140.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352.8

Total Fat 58.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 2965.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 54.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.6mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 4184.9mg	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: 37.5%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 47.1%