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Perfect Fresh Herb Roasted Chicken

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A juicy, flavorful roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic, featuring a crispy herb-crusted skin. Easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds / 1.8 to 2.3 kg), organic or free-range recommended
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • A small handful fresh parsley
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, halved
  • 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, quartered (optional)
  • 2 carrots, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest from half the lemon, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Remove giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  4. Carefully loosen the skin from the breast meat to create a pocket. Spread about two-thirds of the herb butter mixture evenly under the skin.
  5. Rub the remaining herb butter over the outside of the chicken skin. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, quartered onion, and a few sprigs of fresh herbs.
  7. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
  8. Scatter chopped carrots and celery in a roasting pan and place the chicken on top, breast side up.
  9. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately 15-18 minutes per pound). Start checking the temperature after 50 minutes.
  10. Check doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not done, roast for another 5-10 minutes and check again.
  11. Remove the chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  12. Carve the chicken and serve with roasted vegetables and pan juices.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry before roasting for extra crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Let the chicken rest after roasting to keep it juicy. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine. If fresh herbs are unavailable, use dried herbs at one-third the amount.

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