Ghee Roasted Chicken
This juicy Ghee Roasted Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights as well as the main dish for a holiday spread.
Servings 8
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds chicken - 1- whole - roasting
- 1 bulb garlic sliced in half
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- ¼ cup ghee clarified butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice - fresh
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Sliced lemons for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove any giblets from the chicken's cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Add the lemon wedges, and garlic bulbs to the inside of the chicken cavity.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, and turmeric powder.
- Brush the melted ghee all over the chicken, then rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the chicken.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice on top.
- Place the seasoned whole chicken on a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve the chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g