Meat and Poultry Chicken Baked and Roasted Whole Apple Cider-Ranch Roasted Chicken Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo I was experimenting with beer can chicken without the beer. This turned out great and it's very easy to make! Recipe by Kathy Published on June 13, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (3 pound) whole chicken Rub: ½ cup dry ranch dressing mix 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 tablespoon ground paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed For the Rest: ⅔ cup apple cider, divided 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon minced garlic ⅓ cup apple cider 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse chicken and remove insides; dry off with a paper towel. Combine ranch dressing mix, granulated garlic, poultry seasoning, paprika, and cayenne for rub in a bowl. Rub chicken with oil. Put 1/3 cup apple cider, onion wedges, and fresh garlic inside the chicken, using onions to block the opening. Sprinkle rub all over using a teaspoon; be sure to coat legs and under wings. Place chicken on a stand-up roasting rack and set into a deep baking dish. Pour in remaining apple cider and ranch dressing mix. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover tightly with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Cook's Note: While waiting for the chicken to roast, you can make gravy with the dripping in the pan. Don't forget to add the onions and any remaining ingredients from inside the chicken. Use either a blender or immersion blender to liquefy the onions for a smooth gravy. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of apple cider, onion, and garlic inserted into the chicken. The actual amount of these consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 388 Calories 22g Fat 14g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 388 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 97mg 32% Sodium 509mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 7g Protein 32g Vitamin C 4mg 19% Calcium 38mg 3% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 411mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved