Description
This Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs recipe is a classic favorite that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender, juicy chicken infused with the flavors of fresh herbs and garlic, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 recipe chicken brine (optional but highly recommended)
- 5 lb whole chicken
Herb Mixture:
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste (go easy on the salt if you’ve brined your chicken)
Instructions
- Brine the Chicken (Optional but Recommended): If using a chicken brine, follow the recipe to soak the chicken for several hours or overnight to ensure it’s tender and flavorful.
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove the chicken from the brine (if using) and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
- Season the Chicken: Stuff the chicken cavity with rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, onion, and lemon quarters.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, minced thyme, minced rosemary, and minced parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breast and thighs and rub the garlic-herb butter mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the chicken’s skin.
- Roast the Chicken: Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- If the skin begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the chicken with aluminum foil.
- Rest and Serve: Once the chicken is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Roasted Chicken, Garlic Herb Chicken, Herb Roast Chicken, Roast Chicken Recipe
