How many calories are there in a whole backed “natural” chicken?
Serves 4–6 1 large lemon 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 pounds natural whole chicken 2 cups pomegranate juice (unsweetened) 1 tablespoon organic Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon arrowroot 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pomegranate Preheat oven to 375°F. Poke holes in the lemon and place whole, along with the rosemary, inside chicken cavity. Tie chicken legs together and place in roasting pan. Combine juice, mustard, garlic and arrowroot for basting. Pour mixture over chicken, and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake 20 minutes and baste. Bake another 20 minutes, and baste again. Add pomegranate seeds. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake another hour, basting every 20 minutes. Pour off liquid and reserve. Let chicken rest 15 minutes under a “foil tent.” Skim fat off reserved liquid. Carve chicken and serve with reserved glaze. Nutrition Info Per Serving (436g-wt.): 500 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 77g protein, 20g
