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Basic Roasted Chicken
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a roasting rack in the pan.
3
Remove and discard the giblets from the cavity of the chicken.
4
Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and discard the papery skins.
5
Take one garlic clove and rub it firmly over the entire surface of the chicken. Place all of the crushed garlic in the cavity of the chicken.
6
Liberally season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.
7
Stir the softened butter and olive oil together in a small bowl until mostly combined. With clean hands, rub the mixture all over the chicken and under the breast skin.
8
Place the chicken on the roasting rack breast side up. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips beneath the body of the chicken.
9
Separate the onion into two parts and place into the cavity of the chicken, along with the parsley, thyme, and lemon half.
10
Roast the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, 60-80 minutes.
11
Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
12
Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Leftovers may be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Brining for Crispy Skin 🧂Salt the chicken inside and out 12-24 hours before roasting to dry the skin and enhance browning, resulting in crackling exterior and juicier meat.
- Room Temperature Start ♨️Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before roasting to ensure even cooking throughout and prevent a cold center.
- Aromatics in the Cavity 🍋Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and fresh herb bundles to infuse flavor from the inside while they steam during cooking.
- Butter Under the Skin 🧈Gently loosen the skin and rub softened butter mixed with minced garlic and thyme directly on the breast meat for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Internal Temp Precision 🌡️Check temperature at the thickest part of the thigh (165°F for food safety) rather than the breast, which cooks faster and can dry out if overcooked.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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