LEMON & SAGE ROASTED CHICKEN

Lemon & Sage Roasted Chicken image

Whether it's soaking in marinade or baking in the oven, this easy-to-prepare chicken allows ample hands-free time. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
8 medium potatoes, quartered
2 medium onions, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, garlic and sage in a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours. Drain and discard marinade., Loosen chicken skin; rub butter underneath. Fill cavity with lemon wedges. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan., Stir together potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Arrange around chicken. Roast, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. If chicken browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 47g protein.