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Roast Chicken Recipe

Juicy Roast Chicken Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter Magic

A delightful roast chicken recipe featuring garlic herb butter for juicy meat and crispy skin, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (4 lb) Make sure it’s at room temperature for even cooking.
  • to taste salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • to taste pepper Essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted) Adds richness to the dish.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Infuses the chicken with deep flavors.
  • 1 head garlic (halved) For stuffing the cavity.
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary Provides a fragrant aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) Can substitute with thyme.
  • 1 whole lemon (halved) Adds refreshing acidity.
For the Optional Acidity
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional) Adds acidity and depth.

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • mixing bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).
  2. Remove giblets and pat the chicken dry.
  3. Combine melted butter, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  4. Pour garlic herb butter mixture over the chicken and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
  5. Stuff the cavity with halved garlic, rosemary, and lemon.
  6. Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, basting halfway through.
  7. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken legCalories: 500kcalProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to dry the chicken thoroughly for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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