Description
A simple and forgiving recipe for perfectly roasted chicken with garlic butter that results in crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 to 5 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: 1 lemon, halved
- Optional: 1 small onion, quartered
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F. Set a roasting pan or large baking dish on the counter.
- Take the chicken out of the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and any dried herbs in a small bowl.
- Rub the garlic butter all over the chicken.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon and onion if using.
- Place the chicken breast side up and roast until the skin is golden and juices run clear.
- Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry for crispy skin, and do not skip the resting time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg