Description
This garlic butter herb roasted chicken features juicy, flavorful meat under a crisp, golden skin. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it combines aromatic herbs, garlic, and butter for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine butter, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
2. Loosen skin over breast and thighs, spread half of the butter mixture under the skin and rub the rest over the chicken.
3. Stuff lemon halves and remaining herb sprigs into the cavity, then tie the legs with kitchen twine.
4. Arrange carrots, potatoes, and onion in a roasting pan, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper, then place the chicken on top.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F and roast chicken for 1 hour 20 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through.
6. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
7. Remove from oven and let rest 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, roasted chicken, herb roasted chicken, moist roast chicken, butter rub chicken, whole roasted chicken, holiday chicken