Lemon Cilantro Roast Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 3 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    526 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Cilantro Roast Chicken Recipe

Lemon cilantro chicken, light but packs some serious taste.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds chicken large, for roasting
  • 3 cloves garlic large
  • 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Take all of your ingredients and puree them in a food processor. Set the lemon halves aside to use later. 
  2. Spread the puree underneath the chicken's skin on top of the breast meat as well as the area beside the chicken thighs and drumsticks. Basically anywhere  you pull the skin up, rub the mixture underneath. If you have some leftover, rub it on top of the chicken as well. 
  3. Place the lemon halves that you set aside in the cavity of the chicken, this steams lemon flavor through it so nicely. 
  4. Roast the chicken at 325 degree in a covered roaster with about 1/3 cup of water in the bottom. When the chicken is about 20 degrees from being done, uncover the chicken and keep roasting until the final temperature is reached. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 456mg (10%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 13.9mg (15%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 526kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 456mg 10%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 15%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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

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