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Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Silky Blender Gravy

This whole chicken roasts with rosemary, garlic, and lemon, then finishes with a silky, low-carb gravy made in your blender—no flour or whisking required.
6 servings
rosemary chicken alongside mashed potatoes and instant gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2-3 (300-470 g) onions - quartered, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic - divided
  • 1 lemon quartered - divided
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 (1361-2721 g) whole chicken - 3-6 lbs
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil - divided
  • 1 teaspoon table or sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1½ cups (227-340 g) low-salt chicken broth - divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚F 230˚C).
  • Stuff the chicken: Place 2-3 onions quartered onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1 lemon quartered, and 5 sprigs of5 sprigs fresh rosemary inside the cavity of 1 whole chicken.
  • Season the outside: Tie the legs if desired, then rub with 1½ tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon table or sea salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  • Start roasting: Scatter remaining onions and garlic in a 13×9-inch roasting pan. Toss with the remaining oil. Place the chicken breast-side down on top and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Flip and finish roasting: Turn the chicken breast-side up, add ½ cup broth, and continue roasting until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180˚F. For larger birds (6–7 lbs), lower oven to 375˚F (190˚C) after 90 minutes.
  • Rest the chicken: Transfer to a platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest.
  • Blend the gravy: Combine roasted onions, garlic, pan juices, and remaining broth in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning; add a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

Storage: Both the broth and the chicken freeze well. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg