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Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter: Your Cozy Feast Delight

This Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter transforms a simple meal into a cozy gathering centerpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken (4-5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Rosemary or dried
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley or other herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest or lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard optional
For Stuffing
  • 2 Lemon Halves
  • 1 large Onion (quartered)

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard if using. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pat the whole chicken dry and rub it with olive oil, seasoning it with salt and pepper inside and out.
  4. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and onion quarters.
  5. Loosen the skin of the chicken and spread half of the garlic herb butter underneath it. Coat the outer skin with the remaining butter.
  6. Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and add chicken broth to the bottom.
  7. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.25 hours, checking for a golden-brown color and a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  8. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving with pan juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the chicken is dry before seasoning, and feel free to experiment with different herbs for the butter.

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