Description
Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken is a mouthwatering dish featuring a juicy chicken coated in savory garlic, herbs, and butter. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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 springs 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 the whole chicken by patting it dry.
- Prepare the compound butter by mixing room temperature butter with all compound butter ingredients, then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the butter chills, create the chicken rub and coat the chicken thoroughly with the olive oil.
- After the butter firms up, smear it under the chicken skin, ensuring it's spread evenly.
- Cook the chicken at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Ten minutes before the chicken is done, remove the butter juices, pour them over the chicken, and increase the temperature to 400 degrees for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before applying the rub for the best results.
Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference or availability.
Make sure to check the internal temperature to assure proper cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 170mg