Juicy Herb Roasted Chicken for Your Cozy Family Dinners

This Herb Roasted Chicken is a comforting dish bringing family together, featuring juicy meat and crispy skin.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Resting Time 20

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 whole Chicken Ensure it's completely thawed
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Herb Butter

½ cup Butter Softened for easy mixing
¼ cup Fresh Herbs e.g., rosemary, thyme, parsley
4 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Roasting Pan

1 Onion Sliced
2 medium Carrots Sliced
2 stalks Celery Sliced
1 piece Lemon Rind Use in cavity

Optional—For Flavor Enhancement

Additional Fresh Herbs For experimentation
Other Vegetables e.g., potatoes, bell peppers

Equipment

Roasting pan
Probe Thermometer
Mixing bowl
Cutting Board
Kitchen Twine

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove the giblets from the cavity of the whole chicken, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
Blend softened butter with finely chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
Stuff the chicken cavity with chopped onion, carrot, celery, and lemon rind.
Loosen the skin and spread half of the herb butter mixture underneath.
Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine.
Place chicken on a rack over a roasting pan with sliced onions, carrots, and celery.
Roast uncovered in the oven, adding water to prevent burning, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out herbs based on your preferences.

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