35 Roast Chicken Recipes That Come Out Perfect Every Time

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35 Roast Chicken Recipes That Come Out Perfect Every Time2/35 Louisiana Chicken 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Louisiana Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green peppers and mint add a surprise to this Louisiana chicken recipe. A roasting bag keeps the chicken moist and flavorful. —Jill Werle, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with vegetables: 496 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 32g protein. This dish is perfect for summer, as

are these grilled chicken recipes

are these grilled chicken recipes. 3/35 Greek Chicken Bake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it’s time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven before dinner. —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1 cup potato mixture: 352 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2

starch, 1-1/2 fat

starch, 1-1/2 fat. Do you know how to bake chicken breasts, too? 4/35 Mimosa Roasted Chicken 1 Review Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This aromatic seasoned chicken with a rich and buttery champagne gravy will delight all who taste it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons gravy: 731 calories, 41g fat (15g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 58g protein. 5/35 Chicken Royale 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat your dinner guests like kings and queens by serving them this chicken royale recipe. —Nancy Schubert, Lake Forest, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 1018 calories, 64g fat (35g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1820mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 53g protein. 6/35 Country Roasted Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Oven Whole Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor

from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside

from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside. This is my family’s favorite way to make roast chicken. When my daughter was away at school, she even called home to ask me for the recipe so she could make it herself. —Judy Page, Edenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 525 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1399mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 52g protein. For another easy, delicious method, learn how to cook chicken in an air fryer. 7/35 Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy and economical, this meal is one your whole family will enjoy. To save even more time, add potatoes or other vegetables to the pan to roast along with the chicken. —Michelle Miller, Bend, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh: 269 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 8/35 Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is one of my all-time favorites. The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh herbs, lemon and onions to form the perfect one-pot meal. I make the gravy right in the pan. —Megan Fordyce, Fairchance, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked chicken with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 561 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 47g protein. 9/35 Honey-Lime Roasted Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 10

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to believe this finger-licking main course starts with only five ingredients. The chicken is easy, light and so good. It’s just as tasty prepared outside on the grill. —Lori Carbonell, Springfield, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 294 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. 10/35 Roasted Chicken with Veggies 4 Reviews Roasted Chicken with Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch

Bright, tender vegetables surround this moist golden chicken seasoned with aromatic thyme. — Mary Beth Hansen, Columbia, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 pound: 329 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch. This dish is a family favorite. So are these copycat chicken recipes. 11/35 Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy 6 Reviews Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks say this is the most delicious roasted chicken in brown sauce they’ve ever

There’s only one problem—there are never any leftovers!

had. There’s only one problem—there are never any leftovers! —Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with 1/4 cup gravy: 360 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 12/35 Buttery Herb Roasted Chicken Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roasting chicken is always such a comforting thing, especially when you can pick the herbs right from your garden and pair them with some fresh citrus to smear across the bird! My family can’t

get enough of this herb-roasted chicken recipe

get enough of this herb-roasted chicken recipe. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked chicken: 599 calories, 42g fat (17g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 48g protein. 13/35 Roasted Chicken with Rosemary 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs, garlic and butter give this hearty meal in one a classic flavor. It’s a lot like pot roast, except it uses chicken instead of beef. —Isabel Zienkosky, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1

It’s my favorite way to roast chicken

serving: 449 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 14/35 Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time my Greek father-in-law made this chicken, he proudly shared the recipe with me. It’s my favorite way to roast chicken. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 460 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber),

31g protein

31g protein. 15/35 Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make. —Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 4 ounces potatoes and 2 tomatoes: 446 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 16/35 Savory Roasted Chicken 6 Reviews Savory Roasted Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of

The moist, tender meat is enhanced with a hint of orange, savory and thyme

Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you want an impressive centerpiece for Sunday dinner or a special-occasion meal, you can’t go wrong with this golden chicken. The moist, tender meat is enhanced with a hint of orange, savory and thyme. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 197 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 17/35 Garlic Clove Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Clove Chicken Recipe

If you like garlic, you’ll love this recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Greek neighbors made this chicken frequently, and I couldn’t get enough of it. If you like garlic, you’ll love this recipe. —Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked chicken: 556 calories, 36g fat (8g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 49g protein. 18/35 Roasted Lime Chicken 7 Reviews Roasted Lime Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

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