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Garlic Butter Roast Chicken: A Flavorful Delight Awaits

A flavorful and juicy garlic butter roast chicken, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 lbs whole chicken cleaned and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
  • 4 potatoes cut into chunks

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken from the breast and thighs using your fingers. Spread half of the garlic butter mixture under the skin and the remaining half all over the outside of the chicken.
  4. Squeeze the juice of one lemon half inside the cavity of the chicken, then place the lemon halves and onion quarters inside the cavity.
  5. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the chicken in a roasting pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Add your favorite vegetables like green beans or Brussels sprouts to the roasting pan for a complete meal.

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