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Herb Butter Roast Chicken Dinner

Juicy Herb Butter Roast Chicken Dinner That Feels Like Home

Herb Butter Roast Chicken Dinner is a comforting and fuss-free dish filled with fresh herbs and melting butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Herb Butter
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Roasting and Serving
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil light drizzle
  • vegetables (optional) carrots, potatoes, and onions

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Kitchen twine

Method
 

How to Make Herb Butter Roast Chicken Dinner
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk softened butter with minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary and thyme, plus salt and pepper, until smooth and aromatic.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, season the cavity with salt and pepper, stuff with lemon halves, and truss legs with kitchen twine.
  3. Gently lift the skin over the breasts, spread herb butter underneath and all over the skin, then drizzle olive oil for extra crispiness.
  4. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan, then bake at 425°F for about 1 hour 15 minutes until skin is golden.
  5. Transfer to a board, tent with foil, and rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: sprinkle fresh chopped parsley before serving.

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