Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken

Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken

Aromatic chicken roasted to perfection with a flavorful garlic herb butter, creating a succulent and deeply satisfying meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

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3.5 lbs whole chicken
0.5 cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic
1 whole lemon
1.5 tsp salt
0.75 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic. Finely chop the rosemary and thyme. In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped herbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    Pat the chicken dry. Loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs. Spread half the herb butter mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining butter over the outside of the chicken.

  4. 4

    Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity. Season the outside with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  5. 5

    Place chicken on a roasting rack in a baking sheet. Roast for 70-80 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.

    1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

    10 min

Perfect With

roasted potatoessteamed broccolidinner rolls