Cookin' Canuck | Roasted Chicken Recipe with Deep Onion-Garlic Gravy (2024)

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There is nothing more comforting than the aroma of a roasted chicken. This one is paired with a richly flavored onion-garlic gravy. Thanks to the American Diabetes Association for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you.
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There is nothing like the aroma of an herb-rubbed chicken roasting in the oven to make your family’s eyes glow with delight.

“Mmm, it smells like Thanksgiving in here. What are you cooking, Mum?” Not only do I get a gold star for “best cook in the house” when I roast a chicken (little do they know that it takes about 5 minutes of actual prep time to pull off this feat of magic), but the fridge is filled with leftovers for the next meal or two. It’s a win-win.

As part of the American Diabetes Association (ADA)'s 30 Days of Family Health, in partnership with Kitchen Play, I was able to pick a recipe out of Gluten-Free Recipes for People with Diabetes by Nancy S. Hughes.

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I mentioned in my last post for the ADA () that I know several people who are dealing with diabetes. Little did I know that approximately 10% of people with type 1 diabetes are also diagnosed with Celiac disease.

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That’s right. Not only do they have to monitor blood sugar, but people diagnosed with both diabetes and Celiac have to be constantly aware of the gluten content of the foods they eat.

This book is packed with information and recipe ideas to make mealtime a little easier for these folks. Along with this roast chicken recipe, with a wonderful onion-garlic gravy, some of the other recipes that caught my eye were the Nutty Cranberry-Oat Granola, Cod on Roasted Peppers and White Beans, and Sweet Potato Casserole with Ginger Streusel Topping.

This is a cookbook I’ll turn to over and over again, and so is this recipe. The meat itself is juicy, the skin is crisp and spiced and the gravy is rich, with a tinge of sweetness from the roasted onions and garlic. Run to the kitchen to make this!

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Roasted Chicken Recipe with Deep Onion-Garlic Gravy

There is nothing more comforting than the aroma of a roasted chicken. This one is paired with a richly flavored onion-garlic gravy.

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Course: Entrees

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten Free, Poultry Recipes

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 712kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions 4 ounces each, cut in 8 wedges each
  • 1 garlic head about 12–14 garlic cloves total, peeled only
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4- to 4 ½ pound whole roasting chicken cavity rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.

  • Place the onions and garlic on the bottom of a 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan.

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Coat the chicken with the oil and sprinkle the paprika mixture evenly over the chicken. Place on top of the onions and garlic.

  • Bake 60–70 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.

  • Remove the chicken with 2 large spoons, preferably slotted, and place on cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing, discarding the skin.

  • Meanwhile, to “degrease” the pan drippings, add the cold water to the pan drippings. Stir until well blended and drain the pan residue through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving both the liquid and the strained onion mixture.

  • Pour the liquid portion into a resealable plastic sandwich bag, seal tightly, and place in freezer for 15 minutes to allow the fat to rise to the top.

  • Hold the bag over a small saucepan. Using scissors, cut about ¼ inch off of the corner of the bag, allowing the juices to pour into the saucepan. Stop the flow to prevent the fat from being released. Discard the bag with the fat. Stir in the cornstarch and salt until cornstarch is completely dissolved.

  • Add the reserved onion mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Serve with the sliced chicken.

Notes

WW (Old Points) 4 / WW (Points+) 5

Nutrition

Serving: 3.5Oz Chicken + ¼ Cup Gravy | Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3.5mg

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