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lemon thyme roasted chicken
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Lemon Thyme Mustard Whole Roasted Chicken

This is how to roast a whole chicken that is juicy and bursting with flavor.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Keto, Low Carb
Keyword lemon thyme roasted chicken, whole roasted chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 359kcal
Author Rayane Chehab, MS, RDN

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken whole
  • 2 sprigs thyme or rosemary
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion purple
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp mustard
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 440 F degrees (230 C).
  • Peel the onion then cut them into small slices. Cut lemon into slices, too.
  • Rinse the chicken and dry thoroughly with paper towels. The drier the chicken, the crispier the skin you will achieve.
  • Put the thyme, lemon slices, onion, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper inside the chicken and rub it well.
  • Tie the legs and put the wings back so they are stuck under the chicken. By doing this, everything will be cooked evenly.
  • Rub olive oil and the remaining salt around the chicken skin. A uniform layer of salt will give the skin a great crispy taste.
  • Put the chicken on a baking tray to roast for 50-60 minutes.
  • In the meantime, and add melted butter and mustard in a bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven. Stir the mustard butter mixture and brush the chicken skin with this mixture.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes. Slice and enjoy with a low-carb salad or side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1304mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg