Description
A flavorful garlic herb butter roast chicken that is juicy and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the garlic herb butter all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can use other herbs like sage or oregano.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or potatoes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic herb butter roast chicken, roast chicken, garlic chicken