Low Carb Slow Roasted Chicken
Transform your dinner table with this Low Carb Slow Roasted Chicken, a mouthwatering recipe that combines tender, juicy meat with golden, crispy skin—all while staying perfectly low carb! This dish is infused with zesty lemon, aromatic fresh rosemary, thyme, and roasted garlic, creating a symphony of flavor that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Slow-roasting at a low temperature ensures a perfectly cooked, fall-off-the-bone texture, while a final blast of heat crisps the skin to perfection. Ready in just a few simple steps, this high-protein, keto-friendly meal is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Serve with your favorite low-carb sides for a wholesome, satisfying feast that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, and place it in a large roasting pan.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, ensuring it covers all sides evenly.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of one half over the chicken and place both halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
Stuff the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs into the chicken cavity along with the lemon halves.
Smash the garlic cloves slightly to release their flavor, and add them to the cavity.
In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture all over the chicken skin.
Ensure the chicken is placed breast side up in the roasting pan.
Cover the pan with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Slow roast for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, remove the foil to allow the skin to crisp up.
Continue roasting the chicken uncovered for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, low-carb slow-roasted chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4808 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 14% | |
*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.
