Description
A simple and flavorful roast chicken with garlic herb butter for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the butter mixture under and over the skin.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon and onion.
- Place chicken on a roasting rack in a pan.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easy spreading.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer.
- For crispier skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: roast chicken, garlic herb butter, easy dinner