Great Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Great Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Herb Butter Ingredients; 5 3-inch sprigs of thyme; 1 3-inch sprig of rosemary; 5 fresh sage leaves; 1 shallot peeled and finely chopped; Zest of one lemon; 1 teaspoon honey; 4 tablespoons room-temperature, unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Chicken ingredients; 6 shallots, peeled and halved; 1 whole head of garlic, clean, unpeeled and cut in half horizontally; 1 tablespoon olve oil; 1 chicken (4-4 1/2 pounds) cut into pieces; Sauce ingredients; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth; 1/ 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

Herb Butter Ingredients
5 3-inch sprigs of thyme
1 3-inch sprig of rosemary
5 fresh sage leaves
1 shallot peeled and finely chopped
Zest of one lemon
1 teaspoon honey
4 tablespoons room-temperature, unsalted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chicken ingredients
6 shallots, peeled and halved
1 whole head of garlic, clean, unpeeled and cut in half horizontally
1 tablespoon olve oil
1 chicken (4-4 1/2 pounds) cut into pieces
Sauce ingredients
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
1/ 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Make the herb butter by pulling herbs from stems and chopping finely. Combine chopped herbs, shallots, lemon zest, honey and butter in small bowl and blend well. Set aside.
3
Place shallots and garlic in a roasting pan and toss with olice oil. (It's ok if the garlic breaks apart a bit.) Pat chicken very dry with paper towels. (This will help the skin to crisp.) Place in roasting pan. Do not crowd. Rub herb butter all over chicken and under the skin, too. If you don't eat the skin, rub a lot of it underneath.
4
Sprinkle kosher salt evenly all over chicken and season with fresh pepper. Place chicken in oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until skin is golden brown. Turn heat down to 375 degrees; continue to roast for 15-20 minutes more, or until done. Chicken should be done in less than an hour.
5
Transfer chicken and shallots to serving platter to rest and cover with foil. Discard garlic. Pour off all the fat, leaving the brown baked-on bits in the bottom of the roasting pan. Add chicken stock and place on the stove over high heat, bring to a boil and whisk in Dizon mustard. Stir up and combine the brown bits with the stock and continue to cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5-8 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in butter.
6
Pour sauce into gravy boat and serve alongside chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Herb Butter Ingredients, 5 3-inch sprigs of thyme, 1 3-inch sprig of rosemary, 5 fresh sage leaves, and more.

Yes, Great Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Great Roast Chicken

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