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Roast chicken with herbs

Perfectly Roast Chicken with Herbs for a Flavorful Family Meal

This Roast chicken with herbs is a delightful dish bringing together succulent flavors that create an unforgettable dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 506
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 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
  • baking dish
  • Meat thermometer
  • Kitchen twine

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with a 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: 1servingCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 37gSodium: 792mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize your roast chicken with different vegetables or herbs to suit your taste preferences.

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