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Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken is a must-try dish!

This Crispy Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken is bursting with juicy flavor, thanks to an herbed butter rub and oven-roasted crisp skin—a show-stopping dinner centerpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4–5 lb
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 onion quartered

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Mix butter with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper
  3. Pat chicken dry and rub herb butter under skin and over top
  4. Stuff cavity with lemon and onion
  5. Place chicken in roasting pan and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F
  6. Rest for 10 minutes before carving

Notes

  • Baste with pan juices halfway through for extra flavor
  • Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes
  • Great for holidays or Sunday dinners

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