How to Make Roast Chicken with Thyme and Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken is a classic comfort food dish that never fails to impress. The aroma of a sizzling chicken in the oven is enough to make anyone's mouth water, and the flavors of tender, juicy meat paired with fragrant herbs and spices is simply irresistible. If you're looking for a delicious and easy roast chicken recipe to add to your repertoire, then look no further.

This roast chicken with thyme and onions recipe is a winner for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with frien...

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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 2 (2.5 pound) whole chickens
  • 2 large onions, peeled and quartered
  • 6 shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Pierce lemons several times with a fork, and place 1 inside each chicken cavity. Arrange chickens in the center of the prepared baking dish. Place onions, shallots, and garlic around the chickens. Sprinkle vegetables with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread butter over the chickens, and line each with thyme sprigs.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of chicken is golden brown, meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Allow to cool about 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    641 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 192mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 613mg