Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken
Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken features juicy, tender meat infused with a warm blend of paprika, marjoram, and garlic salt. A splash of red wine deepens the flavor while celery and onion lend a soft, aromatic sweetness. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a relaxed family gathering when you want classic roast chicken with extra richness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Pour red wine into a lidded roasting pan; set aside.
- 2
Mix paprika, black pepper, garlic salt, parsley, and marjoram in a small bowl. Rub the chicken all over with the spice mixture. Place the celery and onion in the cavity of the chicken. Set the chicken in the prepared roasting pan.
- 3
Cover the chicken and bake in the preheated oven until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Take the chicken out of the roasting pan, cover it with a doubled sheet of foil, and let it rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 551.33 kcal High 28%
- Protein 98.66 g Good Source 197%
- Carbohydrate 14.6 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.36 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 323.16 mg High 108%
- Sodium 899.73 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.37 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 186.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 26.75 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Gently Slow Roasted Whole Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 4 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Parsley, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 551.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Parsley, Garlic Salt, Marjoram. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken?
- About 4 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken healthy?
- Gently Slow-Roasted Whole Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 551.33 calories and 98.66 g of protein, or 197% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 899.73 mg (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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