Description
Relish this Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken, combining juicy flavors of garlic, herbs, and butter. It’s an easy, mouthwatering meal perfect for family dinners.
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 and pat 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 compound butter firms up, create the chicken rub by coating the chicken with olive oil.
- After the butter firms, smear it under the chicken skin, ensuring an even spread.
- Roast the chicken at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Ten minutes before cooking is complete, remove the butter juices from the pan, pour over the chicken, and raise the heat to 400 degrees.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with more herbs based on your preference.
Ensure the chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg