Description
A simple garlic herb butter roast chicken recipe that delivers savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix the butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the herb butter mixture all over the chicken and under the skin.
- Place the lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
- 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 the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic herb butter roast chicken, roast chicken recipe, herb roasted chicken