Description

This roast chicken features a perfect blend of lemon, butter, garlic, and fresh herbs for crisp skin and juicy meat. It’s ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts, delivering elegant flavor with easy preparation.

Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 lemon (zest and juice)

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 medium onion, quartered

1 lemon, halved

1 head garlic, halved horizontally

1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and pat chicken dry.

2. Combine butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. Gently lift chicken skin and spread half the butter mixture under the skin, then rub remaining mixture on the outside.

4. Stuff cavity with quartered onion, halved garlic head, and lemon halves.

5. Tie legs with kitchen twine, drizzle with olive oil, and place in roasting pan with broth.

6. Roast for 60–75 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.

7. Increase oven to 450°F (232°C) for the last 10 minutes for extra crispiness.

8. Cook until thigh reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.

9. Let rest 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: main dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 800
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 125

Keywords: garlic, herb roast chicken, lemon butter, comfort food, roasted chicken, holiday dinner, family dinner, easy roast, savory chicken