This Easy Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs is THE Roast Chicken recipe you’ll make over and over again! It’s coated in a garlic and herb butter, then cooked to golden brown perfection. My roast chicken is tender and juicy and it comes out perfect every time!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Brining Time
8 hours
Total Time
9 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
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1 recipe chicken brine optional but highly recommended
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5 lb whole chicken
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 onion peeled and quartered
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1 lemon quartered
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6 tablespoons butter softened
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves minced
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2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves minced
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salt and pepper to taste go easy on the salt if you've brined your chicken
Instructions
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Notes
- It is imperative to use a meat thermometer to determine when the chicken is done. You do not want to undercook it for food safety reasons, and if it’s overcooked it can become dry.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use your chicken carcass to make homemade chicken broth! Place the carcass in a large pot with 10 cups of water, 3 sliced carrots, 3 sliced celery stalks, one quartered onion, 2 teaspoons peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 5 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon salt and a small bunch of parsley. Simmer for 3-4 hours, then let cool slightly and strain. Refrigerate or freeze for later use.
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