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Herb Butter Roast Chicken

A classic whole roasted chicken infused with garlic herb butter, featuring crispy golden skin and juicy tender meat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 1 whole chicken 1.5–2 kg
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Optional Vegetables
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 potatoes cubed

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Mix butter with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat chicken dry and rub herb butter under and over the skin.
  4. Stuff cavity with lemon and onion.
  5. Place chicken on vegetables in roasting pan.
  6. Roast for 75–90 minutes, basting halfway through.
  7. Rest for 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, leave the chicken uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before roasting.