Oven Roasted Chicken
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Oven Roasted Chicken

A simple, roasted chicken is perfect for dinner any time of the year.

2 h6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

215

Calories

32g

Protein

2g

Carbs

8g

Fat

0g

Fiber

1g

Sugar

295mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 97 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • chicken, broiler/fryer

    1 · thawed, if frozen

  • Italian dressing, low-fat

    2 tablespoons · or olive oil

  • garlic salt

    1 teaspoon

  • lemon, quartered

    1 · or orange

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    If chicken is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking.

  3. 3

    Place chicken on a pan or plate while thawing in the refrigerator.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Remove necks and giblets from chicken cavity, if present before cooking. Reserve for another use.

  6. 6

    Place chicken, breast side up, in a roasting pan.

  7. 7

    Brush chicken skin with Italian dressing and sprinkle with garlic salt.

  8. 8

    Stuff lemon or orange into chicken cavity.

  9. 9

    Roast 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into chicken thigh registers 165 degrees F.

  10. 10

    Let chicken set for 15 minutes after removing from the oven before carving.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · University of Illinois Extension Illinois Nutrition Education Program

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