Roasted Lemon Balm Chicken

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This roasted lemon balm chicken recipe is delicious and moist. Absolutely fantastic!

Submitted by Michael Bach
Updated on May 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 whole chicken
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemon balm leaves, divided

  • ¼ cup fresh sage leaves, divided

  • ¼ cup softened butter

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Reserve one-third lemon balm and one-third sage; chop remaining lemon balm and sage. Combine chopped herbs and butter in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Loosen skin of chicken; rub butter mixture underneath skin over breast and legs. Rub skin with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place reserved herbs into chicken cavity. Place chicken breast-side-down into a roasting pan.

  4. Roast chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then flip to breast-side-up; continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

446 Calories
32g Fat
1g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 344mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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