Oven Roasted Chicken

Name: Oven Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lemons; lemon zest; 1 hen

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
698 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Oven Roasted Chicken

Yvette Arnold

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Oven-roasted whole chicken with lemon and herbs is juicy and incredibly flavorful.

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Ingredients

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1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, rosemary, and thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lemons halved, divided use
lemon zest optional
1 hen ~5 pounds

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with the chopped herbs, salt, pepper, and juice from half a lemon. If you enjoy a more robust lemon flavor, add some lemon zest. Mix thoroughly.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Gently slide your fingers under the chicken skin to carefully separate the skin from the meat. Spread the compound butter under the skin, starting with the breasts and working your way to the drumsticks. Use any remaining butter to coat the inside cavity and the skin of the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Position the chicken breast-side up in a baking dish. Place the lemon halves and any leftover herbs inside the cavity. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 180°F and the juices run clear.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. This resting period is crucial—it allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring your chicken stays moist and flavorful.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 698kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Potassium 590mg (17%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 698 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	698kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	54g	108%
Fat	51g	78%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Cholesterol	227mg	76%
Sodium	345mg	14%
Potassium	590mg	13%
Fiber	0g	0%
Sugar	0g	0%
Vitamin A	575IU	12%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	3.2mg	18%