Description
A perfectly roasted chicken with a golden-brown exterior and rich garlic herb butter infusing every bite with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4–5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- Optional: vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, or onions for roasting alongside the chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub half of the garlic herb butter mixture under the skin of the chicken.
- Spread the remaining butter all over the outside of the chicken.
- Season the skin generously with additional salt and pepper.
- Arrange optional vegetables in the bottom of a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Ensure to thoroughly dry the chicken before applying the butter for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg