Description
Savor the incredible flavor of roasted garlic & herb whole chicken. This easy dish combines rich butter, aromatic herbs, and lemon zest for a delightful dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken 5-6 lbs is best
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 tsp adobo
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 springs thyme chopped fine
- 4 sprigs rosemary chopped fine
- 4 sprigs oregano chopped fine
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep the whole chicken by patting it dry.
- Prepare the compound butter by mixing room temperature butter with the compound butter ingredients, and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the butter chills, mix together the chicken rub and coat the chicken thoroughly with olive oil.
- After the butter has firmed up, smear it under the chicken skin, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake the chicken at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Ten minutes before cooking is complete, remove the butter juices, pour over the chicken, and increase the heat to 400 degrees for optimal flavor.
Notes
Ensure the chicken skin is properly dried for better crispiness.
Feel free to customize the herbs and spices according to your preference.
Using a meat thermometer can help achieve the perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 180mg