Ingredients
1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2: Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Carefully loosen the skin over the breast and rub half the butter mixture underneath; rub the rest all over the exterior.
Step 5: Place lemon halves and extra herbs inside the cavity.
Step 6: Roast for 75 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Step 7: Let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
For even crispier skin, let the chicken sit uncovered in the refrigerator for 2 hours before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg