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Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken

Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken is a juicy, moist, flavorful main dish that the whole family will love! Skip the grocery store rotisserie chicken and make something homemade that tastes even better.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 977 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4-5 pound whole roasting chicken
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon halved

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine butter, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt pepper, and the juice from half of a lemon. 
  2. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub butter mixture all over chicken to coat. Place lemon half and any remaining fresh herbs in the cavity of the chicken. 
  3. In a 375 degree oven, cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes per pound or until an instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees.  Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. 

Notes

  • This roasted chicken recipe makes enough to serve 6 people for a meal. If you’re cooking for a crowd or want more leftovers, feel free to double the recipe. Use an 8 – 10 lb chicken and adjust the cooking times accordingly.
  • I tied the chicken legs together with cooking twine. This is more for aesthetics than anything. It’s completely optional and the chicken tastes just as good without the twine.
  • You can also use a frozen whole chicken for this recipe! You’ll need to add about 50% more cooking time if you cook from frozen; or allow the chicken to thaw and proceed with the recipe as directed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 977kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 104g (208%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 34g Cholesterol 353mg (118%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 977

% Daily Value*

Calories 977kcal 49%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 104g 208%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34g 200%
Cholesterol 353mg 118%
Sodium 548mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.