Dutch Oven Chicken
This Dutch Oven Chicken recipe features a whole chicken roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs, garlic, and lemon. The result is a juicy, flavorful dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 1 onion, quartered
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides until golden.
- Add chicken broth and white wine (if using) to the Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the juices halfway through cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the Dutch oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Melt butter in the Dutch oven with the remaining pan juices.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce from the Dutch oven.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg