Herbed Roast Chicken

  Chicken & Turkey

I have been using this easy recipe for years. Marinating the chicken before roasting gives it a mild citrus tang and an attractive look.

Herbed Roast Chicken

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Bake: 2-1/4 hours + standing
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • One 2-gallon resealable plastic bag
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)

Instructions

  • 1. In the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the orange juice, oil, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chives and seasonings. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Place bag in a pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.
  • 3. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked chicken: 348 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.

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