How to Make Mayo-Roasted Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mayo-roasted chicken is a delicious and easy dish to prepare. The mayonnaise creates a moist and flavorful coating for the chicken, while also helping to lock in the juices and create a beautiful golden brown crust.

One of the best things about this recipe is how simple it is. With just a few basic ingredients, you can have a mouthwatering chicken dinner on the table in no time. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight family dinner or preparing a special meal for guests, this mayo-roas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 medium head garlic, halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey, strained or extracted
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set a roasting rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Zest 1 teaspoon lemon zest into a small bowl. Quarter remaining lemon and place pieces inside chicken cavity along with onion and garlic.
  • Add mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire, and cayenne to the lemon zest; mix to combine. Rub mayonnaise mixture evenly all over the chicken and underneath the skin over the breast. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 50 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Tent with foil halfway through cooking if too much browning occurs before internal temperature is reached. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    536 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 461mg