How to Make Happy Roast Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken is a classic comfort food that brings happiness to the table. There's nothing quite like the aroma of a perfectly roasted chicken wafting through the house, and the satisfaction of cutting into juicy, flavorful meat. If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to prepare a roast chicken that will bring joy to your family and friends, then look no further than this "Happy Roast Chicken" recipe.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 lemons, cut in half
  • 6 large cloves garlic
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cold butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 roast chicken

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pour the wine into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; set aside.
  • Place the lemon halves and garlic cloves into the cavity of the chicken. Slide half of the butter underneath the skin of each breast. Rub the chicken all over with Dijon mustard, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Place into the cast-iron skillet.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 198mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 62g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 670mg