Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes pairs succulent, evenly cooked meat with crackling skin, while thin layers of sweet and Yukon Gold potatoes and onions bask in the chicken’s rich drippings. The result is deeply caramelized vegetables and a bird that’s both juicy and aromatic. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want a one-pan centerpiece.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat both the bottom pan and the drip tray of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
- 2
Arrange sweet potatoes, potatoes, and onion slices in layers in the prepared bottom pan. Set the drip tray on top.
- 3
Set the chicken on a work surface with the breast side down. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone from top to bottom and remove the backbone. Turn the chicken over and open it flat. Press down firmly on the breasts with your hands to crack the breastbone.
- 4
Brush the chicken with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place it on the broiler pan’s drip tray (the top).
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.
- 6
Let cool before slicing, about 10 minutes. Serve with the potato and onion mixture.
- Calories 645.82 kcal High 32%
- Protein 64.56 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 22.44 g 8%
- Total Fat 33.55 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.96 mg High 71%
- Sodium 640.77 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 43.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 543.57 mcg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin C 10.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Olive Oil, Peeled Whole Potatoes, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 645.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Olive Oil, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt & Pepper, Sweet Potato. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 645.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes healthy?
- Butterflied Roast Chicken with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 645.82 calories and 64.56 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 640.77 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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