Description
This Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken is a delightful dish that’s bursting with flavor. With a simple prep and delicious key ingredients like garlic and fresh herbs, it makes a perfect Sunday dinner. Enjoy juicy, seasoned chicken that’s easy to prepare and great 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 sprigs 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 your whole chicken by patting it dry.
- Create the compound butter by mixing room temperature butter with all other compound butter ingredients. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the compound butter is chilling, prepare the chicken rub by coating the chicken thoroughly in olive oil.
- After chilling, smear the firm butter under the chicken skin, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- Cook the chicken at 350°F for 45 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- About 10 minutes before it's done, remove the butter juices, pour over the chicken, and increase the oven temperature to 400°F for optimal flavor.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry for better skin crispiness.
Feel free to adjust herbs according to your taste preferences.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg