Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
Description
This recipe uses a whole 3½-pound chicken prepared by patting dry, removing giblets, and securing wings and legs for even cooking. Rubbing a butter mixture under and over the skin with salt, pepper, and thyme penetrates the meat and promotes browning. Fresh garlic, onion, and thyme inside the cavity add subtle, aromatic flavors during roasting.
The high-temperature roast produces a crispy golden skin while locking in juices, resulting in tender white and dark meat. Resting the bird before carving lets the juices redistribute for moistness. Serving slices with lemon adds brightness and complements the herbaceous profile.
Leftovers keep well for up to four days in the fridge. Herbs may be varied to personal taste, but thyme pairs well with garlic and chicken in this classic combination.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken about 3 ½ pounds, whole
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch thyme
- 1 head garlic sliced in half horizontally
- ½ onion
- lemon for serving, slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towel, remove the giblets, tuck the chicken wings underneath the breast and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, salt, pepper and thyme. Use your hands to rub the butter mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath the skin as well.
- Stuff the garlic, onion and thyme sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
- Place the chicken on a large baking dish and roast in the oven breast side up until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 165°F, about 60-75 minutes.
- Spoon the juices from the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken and allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Store leftover roasted chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute thyme with other fresh herbs such as rosemary or sage based on your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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