Slow-Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herb Pan Sauce

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Tender slow-roasted chicken enhanced by a vibrant pan sauce featuring fresh thyme and rosemary, perfect for a comforting family meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs whole chicken, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 4 lbs whole chicken all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper, then stuff the cavity with 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, and 1 lemon half cut side down.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a pan and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh and skin is golden.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from pan and tent with foil to rest. Pour off excess fat, then heat the roasting pan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 finely chopped shallots, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup dry white wine, scraping up browned bits, then add 1 cup chicken broth, 2 sprigs thyme, and 1 sprig rosemary. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Strain sauce into a bowl, discard solids, and spoon over carved chicken before serving.

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