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SKILLET ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 whole chicken, thawed and washed
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
• 1 can (10¾ ounces) chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Remove giblets from chicken cavity and reserve for another use.

3. Split chicken down the backbone and place chicken, breast side up, in a large oven-proof skillet or baking pan.

4. Smear outside with margarine.

5. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, until chicken begins to brown.

6. Pour chicken broth and lemon juice around chicken, basting the chicken as you pour.

7. Continue to roast 45-60 minutes longer until skin is rich, deep brown, and thermometer registers 180°F.
 

Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories 188
Calories from Fat 76
Total Fat 8.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.1 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 268 mg
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin A 32 RE
Vitamin C 2 mg
Calcium 16 mg
Iron 1.1 mg
 

USDA, Food & Nutrition Service   - Recipe provided by Perdue Farms