Description
This Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken stands out with its rich flavors and simple preparation. Ideal for a cozy family dinner, this dish features tender chicken infused with garlic, herbs, and zesty lemon for an irresistible taste that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken 5-6 lbs
- 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 the room temperature butter with all compound butter ingredients. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the butter is chilling, create the rub by coating the chicken thoroughly with olive oil.
- Once the butter is firm, smear it underneath the chicken skin, ensuring it looks lumpy for the best results.
- Cook the chicken at 350°F for 45 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Ten minutes before it finishes cooking, remove the butter juices, pour over the chicken, and raise the heat to 400°F for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted dry before applying the rub to achieve crispy skin.
Feel free to customize the herb blend based on your preference; fresh herbs work beautifully.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to ensure the chicken remains juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 884mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 162mg