Simple Roast Chicken with Lemon & Herbs (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 110 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Simple Roast Chicken with Lemon & Herbs (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs), preferably organic
  • •• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (instead of butter)
  • •• 2 lemons
  • •• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
  • •• 1 teaspoon low-sodium sea salt
  • •• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • •• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (instead of white potatoes)
  • •• 2 cups mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips)

Instructions

  1. 11. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. 22. Pat chicken dry with paper towels
  3. 33. Mix olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper
  4. 44. Rub mixture under and over skin
  5. 55. Stuff cavity with 1 lemon (halved)
  6. 66. Arrange vegetables around chicken
  7. 77. Squeeze second lemon over vegetables
  8. 88. Roast 1.5 hours or until internal temp reaches 165°F
  9. 99. Let rest 10 minutes before carving

Smart Substitutions

• Butter→Extra virgin olive oil

Heart-healthy fats, less saturated fat

• White potatoes→Sweet potatoes

Lower glycemic index, more nutrients

• Regular salt→Low-sodium sea salt

Less sodium, more minerals