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Roasted Lemon Balm Chicken

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"Delicious and moist. Absolutely fantastic." — Michael Bach

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1/4 cup lemon balm leaves, divided
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, divided
1/4 cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Set aside 1/3 of the whole lemon balm leaves and 1/3 of the whole sage leaves. Chop the remaining lemon balm and sage. Place the chopped herbs into a mixing bowl with the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir until evenly mixed. Loosen the skin of the chicken, and rub the butter mixture underneath the skin, over the breast and legs. Rub the skin of the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place the reserved herbs into the cavity of the chicken, and place breast-side-down onto a roasting pan.
Roast in the preheated oven 30 minutes, then turn chicken breast-side-up, and continue baking 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 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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basic roasted chicken. I did it on the grill. The recipe caught my eye because I have lemon balm growing in my herb garden and I don't do much with it except to favor tea. Not much lemon flavor came through, although that's probably OK

—DENISEREGINA

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Oct 04, 2010

This is the third time I have made this recipe. Why? Because my husband and children ask for it! It is sooooooo moist!!!! And, so flavorful!!!!

—cookingmama5

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Feb 13, 2012

had make this chicken 2 times this week !! is one of the best complements i go! thank you Micheal!!

—gonzalezlovetocook

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Nutrition

Calories
446 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
1.1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
133 mg
44%

Fat
32.2 g
50%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
36.2 g
72%

Sodium
228 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Lemon Balm Chicken

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 446
Calories from Fat: 290

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.2g 50 %
** Saturated Fat 11g 55 %
** Cholesterol 133mg 44 %
Sodium 228mg 9 %
Potassium 344mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.1g < 1 %
** Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 36.2g 72 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 6 %
** Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 86 %
** Vitamin B6 33 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 10 %

* 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.