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Slow Roasted Chicken
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and position a wire 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 the crushed garlic cloves in the cavity of the chicken.
6
Liberally season the chicken inside and out with the 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 butter and olive oil all over the surface of the chicken and under the breast skin.
8
Sprinkle the paprika and garlic powder over the chicken, then place the chicken on the wire rack breast side up.
9
Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips beneath the body of the chicken.
10
Separate the onion into two parts and place into the cavity of the chicken, along with the parsley, thyme, and lemon half.
11
Roast the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, 2 3/4-3 hours.
12
Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
13
Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Leftovers may be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pat Dry for Crispy Skin 🧴Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before roasting and let it air-dry uncovered in the fridge for 2-4 hours to achieve golden, crispy skin while maintaining tender meat inside.
- Butter Under the Skin 🧈Gently separate the skin from the breast meat and rub softened butter mixed with fresh thyme and minced garlic directly underneath for maximum flavor infusion and moisture retention throughout cooking.
- Low Temperature is Key 🌡️Roast at 275°F instead of higher temperatures to break down collagen slowly and evenly, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness without drying out the white meat.
- Cavity Aromatics Strategy 🍋Stuff the cavity with halved lemon, garlic cloves, and fresh thyme sprigs to infuse the bird from within while they perfume the meat throughout the long cooking process.
- Rest and Reserve Pan Juices 💧After removing the chicken, let it rest 15-20 minutes while you deglaze the roasting pan with the rendered drippings to create a silky, herb-infused sauce that amplifies the roasted flavor.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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