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Garlic Turmeric Roast Chicken

Easy roasted chicken with garlic turmeric rub.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 1 whole chicken
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lemon halved
  • fresh herbs for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, ground turmeric, olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form a paste.
  4. Rub this garlic-turmeric paste all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin where possible. This will help to infuse the flavors directly into the meat.
  5. Place the halved lemon inside the cavity of the chicken. This will provide moisture and add a hint of citrusy flavor that complements the garlic and turmeric.
  6. Place the chicken on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan.
  7. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the thigh.
  8. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a moist and flavorful chicken.
  9. Carve the chicken, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 181mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1whole chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.