Keto Classic Herb Roasted Chicken
Elevate your meal prep with this **Keto Classic Herb Roasted Chicken**, a flavorful, low-carb twist on a timeless favorite! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and zesty lemon, this roasted chicken boasts crispy, golden skin and tender, juicy meat with every bite. A foolproof choice for keto enthusiasts, it’s rubbed with olive oil, infused with aromatic herbs, and finished with a buttery core for ultimate flavor and moisture. This one-pan recipe is simple to prepare, with a prep time of just 15 minutes, and yields a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for any dinner table. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for the perfect keto-friendly feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 whole onion, quartered
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub the entire chicken with olive oil, coating the skin generously.
In a small bowl, mix fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and minced garlic.
Gently lift the skin over the breast meat and slide lemon slices and a few sprigs of herbs under the skin.
Rub the herb and garlic mixture all over the chicken, including inside the cavity.
Place butter and the quartered onion inside the chicken cavity for added moisture and flavor.
Truss the chicken legs with kitchen twine for even cooking.
Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan, breast side up.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
For a crispier skin, baste the chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes.
Once cooked, remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken with your choice of keto-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5027 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
