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This is the best chicken I have ever made. My husband liked this so much that, because I had leftover potatoes, gravy, and cornbread stuffing, I had to make another chicken.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 lemon, zested and halved
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
Step 3
Loosen skin on chicken breast; rub butter mixture between skin and breast meat. Press on the skin to distribute evenly. Rub oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper all over; place lemon halves inside cavity. Set in a baking pan.
Step 4
Roast in the preheated oven, basting after 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest before carving, about 15 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
I like to let the chicken rest in the refrigerator for a few hours or a full day after placing the herb butter under the skin to let the flavors mingle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 381 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol117mg | 39% |
| Sodium537mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Protein31g | |
| Vitamin C16mg | 79% |
| Calcium37mg | 3% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium316mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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