Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken
Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken pairs juicy, spatchcocked bird with tender carrots and sweet onions simmered in light beer and chicken broth. Fragrant rosemary and thyme infuse the pan juices, yielding crackling skin and a bright, herby gravy. Serve for a cozy dinner when you want comforting flavors with a citrus lift.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; cut out the backbone with kitchen shears (reserve the backbone for stock or another use). Turn the chicken breast-side up, press down firmly to flatten; season generously with salt.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in, skin-side down; cook until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Move the chicken to a plate, skin-side up.
- 4
Add the onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the beer; scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Keep cooking until most of the beer has reduced, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, carrots, lemon, rosemary, and thyme. Set the chicken, skin-side up, over the vegetables.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Move the chicken and vegetables to a large platter; let rest, uncovered.
- 6
Bring the broth and juices in the skillet to a boil; cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Season the sauce with salt.
- 7
Slice the chicken; serve with the sauce.
- Calories 520.15 kcal High 26%
- Protein 76.74 g Good Source 153%
- Carbohydrate 11.58 g 4%
- Total Fat 16.73 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 250.62 mg High 84%
- Sodium 980.51 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.92 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 375.99 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 9.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 12.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Carrot Braise Roasted Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Carrot, Chicken Broth, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 520.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 520.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Lemon-Carrot Braise-Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 520.15 calories and 76.74 g of protein, or 153% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 980.51 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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