SAVORY ROASTED CHICKEN

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When you want an impressive centerpiece for Sunday dinner or a special-occasion meal, you can't go wrong with this golden chicken. The moist, tender meat is enhanced with a hint of orange, savory and thyme. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Carefully loosen the skin above the breast meat. Combine the onion salt, thyme, savory, orange zest and pepper; rub half of the herb mixture under the loosened skin. Rub chicken skin with oil; sprinkle with remaining herb mixture., Bake at 375° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove skin before carving. Skim fat and thicken pan juices for gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Imran Faisal
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This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken. The chicken was cooked evenly throughout, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shay Davy
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I'm not a big fan of roasted chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dipuo Magalefo
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. It's simple to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize the recipe to my liking by adding different herbs and spices.


Ryleigh Adams
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last week, and it was a huge success. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I received many compliments on the dish, and I will definitely be making it again.


Tim Higgins
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Irshad Ahmad
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This roasted chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.