How to Make The Best Roasted Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the savory aroma of a perfectly roasted chicken wafting through the kitchen. And when it comes to roasted chicken, every cook seems to have their own special technique and recipe. But if you're looking for the ultimate roasted chicken recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds, then look no further. This recipe for The Best Roasted Chicken is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 537mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 316mg