Dinner for 2
Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken
$15.17for 480 minServes 2
A whole chicken roasts with lemon, rosemary, garlic butter, onions, and white wine until tender and browned.
Photo: foodiecrush.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.87Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.58 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$3.79 per serving$15.17 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 4-5 pound chicken
- 2 onions
- 1 head garlic
- 3 lemons
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus 1 sprig minced
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Rub the chicken with softened butter, lemon zest, minced rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the cavity with halved lemons, onion quarters, garlic cloves, and one rosemary sprig.
- Pour the white wine into the pan and roast for 20 minutes.
- Lower the oven to 375 F and roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.
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