Classic Roast Chicken – a delicious recipe with chicken, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, lemon, chicken broth. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Drinks & Smoothies
Servings:persons
1
Remove chicken and butter from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
2
Rinse chicken with cool water inside and out; pat dry. Place breast side up in pan and rub with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper inside and out. Push lemon into cavity. Tuck wings under and tie legs together with kitchen string.
3
Bake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 165u00b0F.
4
Tip chicken so juices run out of cavity into pan. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; tent with foil. Skim fat from liquid in pan. Pour broth into pan; place on stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to pick up browned bits. Boil until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cut chicken into serving pieces and serve the sauce alongside.
194
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
1
g
Carbs
27
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 lb., 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 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.
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