Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe & Bonus Chicken Salad Recipe | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hens are smaller and lower in fat, while thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Rinse the whole chicken and ensure there are no giblets inside.

Stuff the chicken with a poultry blend of rosemary, thyme, and sage, along with garlic cloves, lemon slices, and onion.

Brush melted earth balance buttery spread inside the chicken.

Coat the outside of the chicken with melted earth balance, garlic powder, onion powder, and a spice blend of rosemary, thyme, and oregano.

Add a light dusting of smoked paprika and a fine coating of olive oil on top of the chicken.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F (204°C).

Baste the chicken and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).

Cook for another 30 minutes, basting in between.

Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).

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