Classic Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Classic Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 shallots, peeled and halved; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 lemon, quartered

Servings: persons

1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, peeled and halved
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 lemon, quartered

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Discard giblets and neck from chicken. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
3
Combine butter and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl. Rub mixture under loosened skin, over flesh; rub over top of skin. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack; place rack in roasting pan. Place shallots, thyme sprigs, and lemon in cavity of chicken.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450u00b0 (do not remove chicken); bake at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meaty part of leg registers 165u00b0. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin. Carve chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken, 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Classic Roast Chicken falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Roast Chicken

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