Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken
This garlic herb roasted chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner. It's seasoned inside and out with garlic butter, herbs, and roasted to golden perfection.
Equipment
- Cast Iron or Ceramic Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 pound whole chicken up to 4 pounds
- 0.5 medium onion
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 sprig rosemary or parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Ensure the cavity of the chicken is empty by removing the bag of giblets and neck. Dab the chicken dry with a paper towel and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.
- Cut the onion in half and place it along with thyme into the cavity of the chicken. Tie the legs with kitchen twine if necessary.
- Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, and thyme leaves in a bowl. Mix well to make garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the garlic butter over the chicken skin. Season again with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Place the chicken in a cast iron or ceramic baking dish. Optionally, add extra herbs, onions, lemons, or garlic to the pan.
- Place the chicken in the oven and reduce the heat to 425°F. Bake for 45–55 minutes until the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve with melted garlic butter from the pan if desired.
Notes
Customize with your favorite herbs or additional garlic for an extra punch of flavor. For even cooking, bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting.
Calories per serving : 450
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