Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken
This whole roasted chicken is rich and tender, with bright orange, garlic, and fresh herbs lending fragrance and depth to the buttery meat. Chicken broth and pan juices collect beneath the bird to make a naturally flavorful gravy, making it a comforting centerpiece for a family dinner or holiday table.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken broth to a small roasting pan; set aside.
- 2
Loosen the skin from the chicken breasts and thighs, then evenly stuff butter pieces underneath the loosened skin. Transfer the chicken to the roasting pan.
- 3
Squeeze the orange halves over the chicken, then stuff them into the chicken cavity. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then rub minced garlic over it. Drizzle melted butter all over the chicken, then lay the herb sprigs over the breasts and around the legs. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with the pan juices. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours, until the chicken is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Baste the chicken every 10 to 15 minutes after uncovering. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 6
Uncover; baste the chicken with the pan juices.
- 7
Continue baking until the chicken is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 1 to 2 hours.
- 8
Baste the chicken every 10 to 15 minutes after uncovering.
- 9
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 515.63 kcal High 26%
- Protein 71.93 g Good Source 144%
- Carbohydrate 6.64 g 2%
- Total Fat 21.42 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 10.94 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 232.42 mg High 77%
- Sodium 294.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 115.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 13.8 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 26.3 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 515.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Dried Sage. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 515.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken healthy?
- Citrus and Herb Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 515.63 calories and 71.93 g of protein, or 144% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 294.93 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.94 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, 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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