Roast Chicken with Gravy

Roast Chicken with Gravy is a classic comfort food dish featuring a whole or piece of chicken roasted until golden and juicy, served with a savory sauce made from its drippings. It typically includes chicken, onions, carrots, celery, herbs like thyme and rosemary, and a gravy thickened with flour or cornstarch. While enjoyed globally, it is particularly iconic in British, American, and French home cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the skin and gravy, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with starchy sides. It provides essential nutrients like B vitamins, selenium, and iron, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories depending on portion size and gravy richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Selenium	30 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g, including chicken and gravy) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, roast chicken represents a centerpiece of family meals and Sunday dinners in many Western traditions, symbolizing abundance and care. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat makes it highly satiating, and using the pan drippings for gravy is a resourceful way to capture concentrated flavors and nutrients.