Name: Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme

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Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and position a wire rack in the pan.

Remove and discard the giblets from the cavity of the chicken.

Liberally season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.

Finely grate or press the garlic clove into the bowl of butter.

Remove the stems from the rosemary and thyme. With a sharp knife, mince rosemary, thyme, parsley, and dill.

Stir the garlic and herbs into the butter with a fork.

With clean hands, rub the herb-garlic butter over the surface of the chicken and under the breast skin.

Place the chicken on the roasting rack breast side up. Tie the legs securely together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips beneath the body of the chicken.

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.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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)

Butter Under the Skin 🧈
Gently loosen the skin and place herb-infused butter directly under the breast and thigh skin for maximum flavor penetration and incredibly moist meat.
Dry Brine Your Bird 🧂
Salt the entire chicken inside and out 24 hours before roasting to allow deeper seasoning and ensure crispy, golden skin.
Room Temperature Start 🌡️
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before roasting for even cooking throughout and a perfectly crispy exterior.
Stuff the Cavity Strategically 🌿
Pack fresh herb sprigs and garlic cloves inside the cavity to infuse flavor from the inside while the butter bastes the exterior during roasting.
Rest and Retain Juices 💧
Allow the roasted chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes under loose foil before carving; this redistributes juices and prevents them from spilling onto the plate.