Lemon Thyme Butter Basted Roast Chicken Gluten Free
Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Lemon Thyme Butter Basted Roast Chicken, a gluten-free showstopper that’s as flavorful as it is aromatic. Infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, the earthy aroma of thyme, and the savory richness of garlic butter, this roasted chicken achieves a perfectly golden, crispy skin while staying irresistibly juicy on the inside. Basted repeatedly with a lemon-thyme butter sauce and roasted to perfection, this dish is brought to life with a gluten-free chicken stock for a luscious, pan-dripping sauce. Perfect for a comforting family meal or an impressive holiday centerpiece, this chicken pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a light garden salad. Ready in under two hours and serving six, this recipe delivers gourmet results in just a few simple steps.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 approximately 4-5 lbs Whole chicken
- 2 whole Lemon
- 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken stock (gluten-free)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Let it come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Slice one lemon in half and insert into the cavity of the chicken along with 4 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 crushed garlic cloves.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the remaining thyme sprigs and zest from the second lemon. Juice the lemon and add the juice to the butter mixture.
Rub the chicken thoroughly with olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and black pepper all over, including the cavity.
Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Use kitchen twine to tie the legs together if desired, and tuck the wings under the bird.
Using a basting brush, coat the chicken with about half of the melted butter mixture, reserving the remaining butter for basting later.
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Baste the chicken with the reserved butter mixture every 20 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
After about 1 hour of total roasting time, pour the gluten-free chicken stock into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the drippings for a rich sauce, and continue roasting.
Check for doneness after 1 hour and 30 minutes of total cooking time by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh—it should read 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the roasted chicken with pan juices spooned over the top, and enjoy your gluten-free Lemon Thyme Butter Basted Roast Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% | |
*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.
