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Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken with Crispy Skin Recipe

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4.9 from 92 reviews
  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A flavorful and easy Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken with crispy, golden skin and juicy, tender meat. This recipe combines garlic, fresh herbs, and butter roasted to perfection in the oven, making it an impressive yet simple meal for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds / 1.8–2.3 kg)

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 medium lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels and remove any giblets from the cavity to ensure even cooking and crispy skin.
  2. Make the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Apply the Butter Under and Over Skin: Gently loosen the skin on the chicken breasts and thighs without tearing it. Spread about two-thirds of the garlic herb butter mixture under the loosened skin, massaging it evenly to distribute the flavors. Then, rub the remaining butter mixture all over the outside of the chicken skin for extra richness and crispiness.
  4. Stuff and Tie the Chicken: Stuff the halved lemon pieces inside the chicken cavity. Optionally, you can add extra fresh herbs inside for enhanced aroma. Tie the chicken legs together securely with kitchen twine to ensure even roasting.
  5. Season and Oil the Skin: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken skin, then sprinkle a little extra kosher salt and black pepper on top to enhance flavor and aid in browning.
  6. Roast the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan or an oven-safe skillet. Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C). About halfway through, baste the chicken with pan juices to keep it moist. If the skin is browning too quickly near the end, tent the chicken loosely with aluminum foil.
  7. Rest and Carve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist, tender meat. Carve and serve.

Notes

  • Bringing the chicken to room temperature before cooking helps it cook more evenly.
  • Loosening the skin carefully ensures the butter and herbs flavor the meat directly while keeping the skin crispy.
  • Basting during roasting helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Resting the cooked chicken prevents the juices from escaping when carving.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken, Oven Roasted Chicken, Crispy Skin Chicken, One Whole Chicken Recipe, Herb Butter Chicken

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