Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
The amazing flavors infused in this Tuscan Roast Chicken are insanely delicious! It’s almost the weekend again. Make sure to give this recipe a try. I promise you that it is worth all your time and efforts today. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
8 garlic cloves
1 c white wine
1 c chicken stock
fresh rosemary
1 x 1.8-2 kg free range/organic chicken
2 onions, quartered
for the rub
4-5 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 garlic cloves
zest and juice of 1 lemon, reserve lemon
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C.
Chop the rosemary and garlic, finely. Put them into a mixing bowl together with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir everything until well blended.
Coat the entire chicken with the prepared rub mixture. Make sure to coat it well.
Stuff the cavity of the whole chicken with the reserved lemon.
Put the chicken into an oven-safe baking dish.
Top the chicken with more rosemary, onions, and garlic cloves.
Add chicken stock and wine over the chicken.
Reduce the heat of the oven to about 160 degrees C.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to incorporate all the flavors.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Try serving this chicken with these:
Salt and pepper smashed potatoes
Easy marinated cucumber salad
Creamy garlic-Parmesan mashed potatoes
The best simple side salad
Warm ciabatta to soak up the wine sauce
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then place them in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 282 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 291mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg