Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken
Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken features a bright lemon-soy marinade balanced by a warm, aromatic spice rub. The chicken turns out juicy with a gently smoky edge and subtle heat, perfect for a relaxed family dinner or a weekend gathering. Serve with simple sides to let the citrus, thyme, and paprika shine through.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kenny Rogers-Style 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
- 2 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Prepare the Marinated Chicken: Put the lemon quarters inside the chicken cavity; place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl, stir together the lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, onion powder, thyme, salt, and liquid smoke until combined.
- 3
Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken in the bag. Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 16 hours. Remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before roasting, about 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Pat the chicken dry and brush Dijon mustard evenly over the chicken.
- 5
Prepare the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, stir together the onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, cloves, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the dry rub evenly over the chicken, pressing firmly to help it stick. Tuck the wing tips behind the shoulders. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Place the chicken, breast side up, on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes, uncovered, then loosely cover with foil. Continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating the chicken front to back halfway through.
- 7
Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 8
Carve the chicken and garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme leaves.
- Calories 340.42 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 64.47 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 4.8 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.52 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.09 mg High 71%
- Sodium 1214.47 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 0.55 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.81 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 17.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 49.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Kenny Rogers Style Roasted Chicken is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Dried Thyme, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 340.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Dried Thyme, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Kenny Rogers-Style Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 340.42 calories and 64.47 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1214.47 mg (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Mustard, 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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