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Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken with Crispy Skin

A whole, juicy roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin seasoned with herbs, resting on a white plate.
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A straightforward recipe for a whole roasted chicken featuring a garlic herb butter rub to keep the meat juicy and achieve perfectly crisp skin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 small onion, quartered

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it completely dry, inside and out, using paper towels. This step is key for crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a uniform herb butter.
  3. Gently separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub about two-thirds of the herb butter directly onto the breast meat under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the chicken skin.
  4. Place the lemon halves and onion quarters inside the chicken cavity.
  5. Truss the legs together with kitchen twine, if desired, for even cooking. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet.
  6. Roast for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Continue roasting for another 50 to 70 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the chicken uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before roasting.
  • If you want to roast vegetables with the chicken, place chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions around the chicken in the roasting pan during the last 45 minutes of cooking.

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