Ingredients
Servings 4
- 1 4 - 6 lb. whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup Earth balance buttery stick or margarine at room temperature*, or extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon
- 1 head garlic top sliced off horizontally
- Fresh parsley
- ½ cup white wine
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Best Roasted Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
713
% Daily Value*
Fat
53
g
82
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23
g
Cholesterol
204
mg
68
%
Sodium
1493
mg
65
%
Potassium
611
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
52
g
104
%
Vitamin A
1144
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Place chicken on an oven-safe baking dish. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small dish, mix onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Mix in softened margarine or oil until incorporated. Rub mixture under and on top of chicken skin. Spread thoroughly all over chicken, both underneath the skin, and on top of the flesh, and on top of the skin. If needed, sprinkle on more dried herbs and drizzle with a little more oil.
- Place lemon, garlic, and parsley in cavity, close and tie chicken legs. Drizzle chicken with white wine
- Roast uncovered, for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve chicken warm with pan drippings.
Notes
* Earth balance buttery sticks are pareve (non-dairy) alternative to margarine. They are made with compressed canola oil and are a healthier alternative to margarine.
