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Garlic Roasted Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Jane Allen PHOTO BY: What a Dish!

"This recipe is deceptively simple, yet it never fails to get rave reviews from family and friends alike. Any leftovers can be reheated for another night's meal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 35 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (3 pound) broiler/fryer chicken
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth, divided
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or apple juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup wine or broth, lime wedges, garlic, bay leaf and thyme. Pour into cavity of chicken. Pour remaining wine or broth in roasting pan. Sprinkle chicken with paprika. Loosely tent with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, basting occasionally. Remove foil; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F, basting occasionally. Add additional wine or broth to pan of liquid evaporates.
  2. Discard bay leaf and lime wedges. Remove chicken to a serving platter and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, bouillon and sherry or juice until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve gravy with chicken.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Nokomo
Excellent roasted chicken. Very moist and tender. I followed the recipe exactly but used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by lilly
This was a very good roast chicken recipe! It came out tender and falling off the bones, just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by What a Dish!
This chicken was one of the most tender ones I've ever had, and very moist. The suggested... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Hubby Luv
HUBBY says: "Spice it up!" He ate a whole breast, leg, and wing, but apparently there was not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by BettyBaker28
So delicious and easy! I didn't have limes so I used lime juice and it worked great. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by Ecco_Star
Try this.... cut slits and put cloves of garlic under skin before cooking MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by momster1966
This is a fantastic recipe for roasted chicken. Extremely tender and juicy. I didn't have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by Meghan81
This chicken was excellent - even though I overcooked it a bit, it still came out moist! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Kristy
Delicious! So moist and tender and the meat fell off the bone. I used white wine, no stock,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by Emily