Pesto Whole Chicken: Juicy Flavor for Your Family Dinner
A delicious and juicy pesto whole chicken perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix pesto sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, both inside and out.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the pesto mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pesto Whole Chicken