Baked Chicken With Lemon and Herbs

1. 1

   Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a broiler-pan bottom with foil and lay the slotted broiler pan on top.

3. 3

   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and arrange, skin-side up, on the broiler-pan top.

4. 4

   Mix the softened butter, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Rub the mixture underneath the skin of the chicken.

6. 6

   Brush the chicken with the melted butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Roast until the breasts register 160 degrees or the legs, thighs, or drumsticks register 175 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 30 to 50 minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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