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Roast chicken with herbs

Perfectly Roasted Chicken with Herbs for a Flavorful Dinner

This roast chicken with herbs is an unforgettable and succulent dish that delights every palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 506
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken about 3 ½ pounds
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 head garlic sliced in half horizontally
  • ½ whole onion
  • lemon slices for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • roasting pan
  • meat thermometer
  • Kitchen twine
  • Small bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stuff the garlic, onion and thyme sprigs inside the chicken cavity.
  5. 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.
  6. Spoon the juices from the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken and allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 37gSodium: 792mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to swap fresh thyme for other herbs like rosemary for a different flavor profile. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.

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