Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken
Dry-brined whole chicken roasts with crisp, golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat. Salt works with fragrant orange zest, dried rosemary, and thyme to give the chicken a bright citrus-herb character, making it a welcoming centerpiece for a family dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove chicken from packaging, remove giblet packet from cavity, and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Place in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Mix salt, orange zest, rosemary, and thyme together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the outside of the chicken and inside the cavity. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 3 days.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from chicken.
- 4
Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on size. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 20 minutes before carving.
- Calories 34.81 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 6.73 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0%
- Total Fat 0.43 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.62 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 72.32 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 23.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.76 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 🍊
About This Recipe
Citrus Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, and Orange. Each serving provides about 34.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, Orange, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 34.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken healthy?
- Citrus-Herb Dry Brine Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 34.81 calories and 6.73 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, 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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