Lemony Cajun Roast Chicken

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 5-lb.) whole chicken
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold water; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Grate 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; set aside. Cut lemon into slices.
  • 2
    In small bowl, combine garlic salt, thyme, chili powder, ground red pepper and lemon peel; mix well. Place lemon slices and onion quarters inside chicken. Loosely tie legs together. Place chicken, breast side up, in shallow roasting pan. Rub outside of chicken with margarine; sprinkle with thyme mixture.
  • 3
    Bake at 375°F. for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, basting chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes. Outside of chicken will be dark golden brown. Cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Discard lemon slices. If desired, serve onion with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Cholesterol
135mg
45%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
6 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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