Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
This Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary delivers crisp, golden skin and juicy meat infused with bright citrus and piney herb aromas. Butterflied for even roasting, it’s finished with a quick white wine pan sauce that adds a silky, tangy sheen. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 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.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil. Set a rack on top of the foil.
- 2
Rub olive oil over both sides of the chicken and season generously with salt and black pepper. Lay the lemon slices and rosemary on the rack, then place the chicken skin-side up on the rack.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 45 to 55 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Move the chicken to a serving platter and tent it with a piece of aluminum foil. Discard the lemon and rosemary and take off the rack.
- 5
Pour the wine into the baking pan and gently scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, taking care not to tear the foil. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil; cook until the sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Calories 354.71 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 63.12 g Good Source 126%
- Carbohydrate 2.56 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.25 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.93 mg High 71%
- Sodium 562.39 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.82 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 32.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.95 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Rosemary, Lemon, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 354.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Rosemary, Lemon, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, White Wine. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary healthy?
- Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 354.71 calories and 63.12 g of protein, or 126% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 562.39 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus 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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