Description
A warm and comforting dish, this Juicy Herb Butter Roasted Chicken features herb-infused butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, creating an indulgent yet simple roast perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (zest)
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- carrots and potatoes (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
- Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels and season the cavity generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Rub about two thirds of the herb butter under the skin and the rest over the outside of the chicken.
- Truss the legs loosely with kitchen twine and brush the skin with olive oil.
- Scatter quartered onion and optional vegetables in the roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Place the chicken on top and roast at 425°F for 15 minutes to set the skin.
- Reduce temperature to 375°F and continue roasting until the chicken reaches 160°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Rest the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve with pan juices spooned over slices.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest after cooking, and use an instant-read thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Comfort / Roast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg