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Juicy Roast Chicken

Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ cup butter, divided
  • 1 stalk celery, leaves removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, whole

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Season chicken generously inside and out with salt and pepper and garlic powder. Place 3 tablespoons of butter in the chicken cavity. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces. Place celery and garlic cloves in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining butter around the chicken's exterior and under the skin. Place chicken in a roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 35 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 165°. Remove from heat, and baste with the drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg