CITRUS-ROSEMARY ROASTED CHICKEN

Citrus-Rosemary Roasted Chicken image

Grapefruit and rosemary blend together beautifully to create this moist and delicious chicken. It's an excellent entree to make when hosting a smaller group. -KAthy Rundle, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 small pink grapefruit, cut into wedges
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
3 fresh marjoram sprigs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. , Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside cavity; fill with onion and grapefruit wedges. , With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of chicken breast. Place rosemary and marjoram sprigs under the skin. Brush chicken with oil; rub with reserved herb mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Discard herb sprigs and contents of cavity before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 36g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.