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Herb-Roasted Chicken

By The Savorient Team

A classic whole roasted chicken with garlicky herb butter under the skin — worth the Sunday afternoon.

Herb-Roasted whole chicken with golden crispy skin and herb butter, garnished with fresh rosemary, thyme, and roasted lemon
15 minPrep time
1 hr 5 minCook time
1 hr 20 minTotal time
4-6Servings
MediumDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lb)
  • 3 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken dry inside and out.
  2. Mix the butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently loosen the skin over the breast and rub half the herb butter underneath; rub the rest over the outside of the chicken.
  3. Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves and onion quarters. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine if desired.
  4. Set the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or large oven-safe skillet. Rub the outside with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 375°F and continue roasting 45-50 minutes, until a thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
  6. Rest the chicken 10-15 minutes before carving.

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