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The Ultimate Easy Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs

A whole, juicy roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin seasoned with rosemary and thyme.
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Make a juicy, flavorful whole roasted chicken with crispy skin using a simple garlic and herb butter rub. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday roast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
  • 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. Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken completely dry, inside and out, with paper towels.
  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 loosen the skin over the chicken breasts and thighs. Rub about half of the herb butter mixture directly onto the meat under the skin. Rub the remaining butter mixture all over the outside of the chicken skin.
  4. Place the lemon halves and onion quarters inside the chicken cavity.
  5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan or a large cast-iron skillet.
  6. Roast for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit to start crisping the skin.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue roasting for about 60 to 75 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through the lower temperature roasting.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This resting period is key for a juicy roast chicken.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, you can spatchcock the chicken before seasoning.
  • If you want a one-pan meal, surround the chicken with root vegetables like potatoes and carrots before roasting.
  • Use high-CPC phrases like ‘best roast chicken’ or ‘perfectly roasted chicken’ when sharing this recipe.

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