Roasted Chicken Gourmand

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Roasted Chicken Gourmand: A Mouth-watering Entree

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

20 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

Fat

30g

The Roasted Chicken Gourmand is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home. It features a whole chicken that is rubbed with a creamed butter and black truffle mixture and roasted to perfection. The chicken is tender and juicy with a delicious and unique flavor. The lemon juice adds a bright and fresh element to the dish. This recipe is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Cream the butter with the minced black truffle and add the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3.	Rub the chicken with the creamed butter mixture, inside out.
4.	Place the chicken in a baking dish and roast in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5.	Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

PROS

The Roasted Chicken Gourmand is a delicious and elegant meal that will impress dinner guests.

The combination of black truffle and lemon juice gives the chicken a unique and delicious flavor.

The creamed butter mixture keeps the chicken moist and tender during roasting.

CONS

This meal can be a bit time-consuming to prepare and roast.

Purchasing black truffle can be expensive and may not be readily available in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, essential vitamins and minerals, and is generally considered a healthy meat choice when prepared without heavy sauces or breading. Truffles have been known for their ability to boost the immune system and have anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon has antibacterial and antiviral properties and is a great source of vitamin C.

	1 chicken
	2 ounces butter , room-tempered
	1 small black truffle ( ca 1/2 oz )
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	salt
	white pepper