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    Whole30 + Keto Herb Roasted Chicken

    Chicken, Entrees, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Whole30 January 10, 2021

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    This Whole30 + Keto Whole Roasted Chicken is tender and juicy on the inside with perfectly crispy skin on the outside. It is so simple but has so much flavor. I make this for my family almost once a week and they love it every time. You are going to want this on your weekly menu!

    What You Need:

    • 4-5 lb Whole Chicken
    • Butter - I love KerryGold (use ghee to make it Whole30)
    • Garlic
    • Herbs - Thyme, Sage, Rosemary
    • Lemons
    • Salt & Pepper

    Let's Cook:

    1. Preheat the oven to 425'
    2. Use paper towels to pat your chicken dry
    3. Add softened butter (ghee for Whole30) to a small mixing bowl, along with the fresh herbs, lemon zest and minced garlic. Mix to combine and use hands to rub the mixture all over the chicken
    4. Season liberally with salt and pepper and place the chicken in a dutch oven or oven safe dish and bake for about an hour and a half (or until internal temp reads 165' in thickest part of the chicken)
    5. Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before carving

    Serve With:

    • Whole30 + Keto Thyme Roasted Radishes
    • The Best Ever Cauliflower Mash
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Gluten Free Drop Biscuits
    • Whole30 Parsnip Puree
    • Creamy 'Cheesy' Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts

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    • Pork Chops with Mushroom & Leek Cream Sauce
    • Easy Baked Italian Meatballs
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    • Easy Whole30 Chicken Milanese

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    Whole30 + Keto Herb Roasted Chicken

    Sara
    This Whole Roasted Chicken is tender and juicy on the inside with perfectly crispy skin on the outside. It is so simple but has so much flavor.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 418 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 4-5 lb Whole Chicken
    • ½ cup Butter* softened
    • 4 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1 tsp Fresh Sage
    • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
    • 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary
    • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
    • 1 Lemon cut into wedges
    • Salt and Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425' Use paper towels to pat your chicken dry
    • Add softened butter to a small mixing bowl, along with the fresh herbs, lemon zest and minced garlic. Mix to combine and use hands to rub the mixture all over the chicken
      Season liberally with salt and pepper and place the chicken and lemon wedges in a dutch oven or oven safe dish (no need to cover)
      Bake for about an hour and a half (or until internal temp reads 165' in thickest part of the chicken)
      Uses juices from the pan to baste the chicken halfway through
    • Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before carving

    Notes

    *use ghee to keep it Whole30

    Nutrition

    Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword gluten free, keto, whole30
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    Comments

    1. Hedy Lu

      March 23, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness - this recipe is incredible! I cook a LOT of chicken.... probably 5 nights a week or so, and this has become my favorite recipe! The chicken comes out so juicy with DELICIOUS flavor. I can’t recommend it enough! Even my husband who teases me about how much I cook with chicken helped himself to 3 servings! 😱 This would be a great recipe to use for a family Sunday dinner, or that go-to recipe when you need to impress the in-laws 😉 Thank you @thebetteredblondie for this scrumptious dinner!

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    2. Hailey

      January 12, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      Can you use chicken breasts instead of whole chicken?

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      • Sara

        January 19, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        This would be a much different cooking time, so you would have to check with a meat thermometer as you go.

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    3. Debra V.

      January 10, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so simple and good. I used this recipe for our dinner tonight. The chicken is so moist and tender. It will be a wonderful addition to your menu planning.

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 11, 2021 at 7:29 am

        5 stars
        So happy to hear this Debra, thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    4. Amanda

      January 10, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Do you bake with the Dutch oven covered? Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sara

        January 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Amanda! You do not need to cover the chicken, enjoy!

        Reply

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