Description
This Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken delivers irresistible flavor with simple prep. Using butter and fresh herbs, it makes a perfect comfort meal for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken 5-6 lbs is best
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 tsp adobo
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 springs thyme chopped fine
- 4 sprigs rosemary chopped fine
- 4 sprigs oregano chopped fine
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep the whole chicken by patting it dry.
- Create the compound butter by mixing the room temperature butter with all the compound butter ingredients, then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the butter chills, prepare the chicken rub by thoroughly coating the chicken with the olive oil rub.
- After the butter firms, smear it under the chicken skin, ensuring even distribution.
- Roast the chicken in an oven preheated to 350°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Ten minutes before the chicken is done, remove the butter juices, pour them over the chicken, and increase the oven temperature to 400°F for enhanced flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic cloves under the skin with the butter.
Make sure the chicken is fully at room temperature before cooking for even roasting.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg