Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken
Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken delivers tender, juicy meat under a deeply bronzed skin, with gentle hints of lemon, garlic, and a touch of heat from cayenne. The mayo crust locks in moisture while adding richness and subtle tang. It’s a comforting centerpiece for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 54
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a roasting rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 2
Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest into a small bowl. Quarter the remaining lemon and place the pieces inside the chicken cavity along with the onion and garlic.
- 3
Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire, and cayenne to the lemon zest; stir to combine. Rub the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the chicken and under the skin over the breast. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 50 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Tent with foil halfway through if excessive browning occurs before the internal temperature is reached. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 473.07 kcal High 24%
- Protein 63.48 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 10.82 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.62 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 220.13 mg High 73%
- Sodium 718.02 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 86.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.28 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mayonnaise Coated Roast Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, and Honey. Each serving provides about 473.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Honey, Lemon. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 473.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken healthy?
- Mayonnaise-Coated Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 473.07 calories and 63.48 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 718.02 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Garlic and Onions, 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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