CLASSIC ROAST CHICKEN AND GRAVY
Make and share this Classic Roast Chicken and Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove giblets and neck, if present, from chicken; rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
- Place onion and garlic in cavity; squeeze juice from lemon and set aside; add lemon to cavity.
- Tie legs together with kitchen string; tuck wings under back; brush all over with oil; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; place, breast side up, on rack in roasting pan; roast, uncovered; in 325F (160C) oven for 1 ½ hours.
- Roast, basting occasionally with pan juices, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced and meat thermometer inserted in thigh registers 185F (85C), about 1 ½ hours; transfer chicken to platter and tent with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
- Skim fat from pan juices; sprinkle flour over juices; cook over medium-high heat, whisking, for 1 minute; gradually pour in chicken stock and reserved lemon juice, whisking until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; pour into warmed gravy boat.
- Cut string holding legs together; discard onion, lemon and garlic; using kitchen scissors, cut chicken into 2 breast and 2 leg portions; cut each breast in half diagonally; cut through each leg at joint to separate into drumsticks and thighs; serve with gravy.
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Cristy Alexi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The chicken was also a bit dry.
Maria E Medina
[email protected]Great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Wisdom Princes
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and moist chicken. The gravy was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Steph O
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken turned out juicy and flavorful, with crispy skin. The gravy was also delicious, and I loved the addition of fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this again.