Best Roasted Chicken

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 713kcal

One of the easiest and most delicious dishes. Don’t just make this before a fast! Servings: 5 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour

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Ingredients

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

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.

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