Animal Based Roasted Chicken and Zucchini

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    45 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    55 min

Animal Based Roasted Chicken and Zucchini

This simple Animal-based roasted chicken is crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside, making it one of the best Animal-based diet recipes. Using only 5-ingredients, this meal is effortless and requires less than 10 minutes of active prep time. This chicken roast is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights, and the leftovers can be prepped for the next-days lunch.

What type of chicken should you use for Animal-based chicken recipes?

When preparing Animal-based diet recipes, always choose high-quality organic meat to reap maximum nutrition. For this recipe, we are using a whole pasture-raised chicken from a trusted source. You can also use skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks, as long as it is organic and pasture-raised.

How long should you roast this Animal-based chicken meal?

Cooking time depends on the weight of your chicken. For this recipe, we used a 1 kg chicken (2.2 lbs), and it needed 45 minutes in the oven. If using a larger chicken, roast it for 15-30 more minutes until no longer pink. If using thighs/drumsticks, roast for 30-40 minutes.

Is zucchini allowed in animal-based diet recipes?

Some people are more flexible with their diets and include a small amount of the least-toxic plant foods, in this case, zucchini. You can omit it or swap it for squash or pumpkin if desired.

What is a serving size?

This chicken roast recipe serves 4 people, but the macros may differ slightly per serving. The amount of fat and protein will vary on whether you choose to eat the thigh or breast. The macros calculated in this recipe are for half a breast and half a thigh per serving.

  • Net Carbs

    0.9 g

  • Fiber

    1.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.5 g

  • Protein

    55.1 g

  • Fats

    33.8 g

530 cals

Animal Based Roasted Chicken and Zucchini

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Ingredients

  • Zucchini

    Zucchini

    20 slice

  • Whole Chicken, Raw

    Whole Chicken, Raw

    1 kg

  • Butter

    Butter

    3 tbsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.75 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    0.75 tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 4

55 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 430F/220 C. Slice the zucchini and arrange them on a skillet. Season with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Prepare the chicken by discarding the neck from inside the cavity and removing any excess fat and leftover feathers. Position the chicken over the zucchini, loosen the skin from the meat, and spread 2 tbsp of butter in between the flesh and skin. Season the outside with the remaining salt and pepper and spread 1 tbsp of butter on top.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Roast for 40-50 minutes until fully cooked and golden. If you use a larger chicken, increase the cooking time by 15-30 minutes. Rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Divide the zucchini into 4 plates. Carve the chicken and place a portion over the zucchini. Serve immediately.
    Step 4