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Polish Kurczak Pieczony, Roast Chicken, Farmhouse Style

A genuine Sunday centerpiece — whole chicken roasted slowly until the skin turns deeply golden.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4–5 lbs
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp marjoram
  • 1 lemon halved
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat chicken dry and let come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix softened butter with garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub the butter mixture generously over and under the skin of the chicken.
  • Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves.
  • Roast 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply golden.
  • Rest 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 410kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g
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