Whole30 Slow Roasted Chicken
Elevate your dinner table with this succulent Whole30 Slow Roasted Chicken, a perfect option for a healthy yet indulgent meal. This recipe features a tender, juicy whole chicken infused with the aromatic flavors of fresh rosemary, garlic, and lemon, and seasoned simply yet boldly with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Slow-roasted at 300°F, this method guarantees perfectly golden skin and evenly cooked meat while keeping the chicken irresistibly moist. Prep takes just 15 minutes, making it an effortlessly elegant dish to serve for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Pair with flavorful Whole30-compliant side dishes like roasted vegetables or cauliflower mash to complete your wholesome feast. Whether you’re following the Whole30 program or simply seeking a nourishing centerpiece, this slow roasted chicken is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the chicken from any packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
Rub the entire chicken with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring that the oil covers the skin evenly.
Season the chicken liberally inside and out with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of one half over the chicken and place the remaining halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
Smash the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife and place them inside the chicken cavity along with the rosemary sprigs.
Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine to ensure it cooks evenly.
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Insert the roasting pan into the oven and roast the chicken at 300°F (150°C) for approximately 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken with your choice of Whole30-compliant side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 7130 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 637 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.
