Herb Chicken Recipe

Name: Herb Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or oil; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 3 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, chopped finely; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried rosemary, finely crumbled; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh sage or 2 tsp. dried sage, finely crumbled; 1 (5 to 6 lb.) roaster chicken; 2 to 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; 1 lemon (optional)

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
3 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, chopped finely
2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried rosemary, finely crumbled
2 Tbsp. minced fresh sage or 2 tsp. dried sage, finely crumbled
1 (5 to 6 lb.) roaster chicken
2 to 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 lemon (optional)

1
In a bowl combine all ingredients (except chicken).
2
You may wish to add water to thin ingredients.
3
Wash chicken and dry thoroughly, inside and out.
4
Beginning with the neck opening, slip fingers between skin and flesh and loosen the skin on one side of the breast.
5
Now loosen the other side.
6
Insert the combined ingredients into this cavity.
7
Rub the outside of the chicken with those ingredients and place the remaining in the chicken cavity. Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
8
Place chicken on rack or roasting pan uncovered for 10 minutes.
9
Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
10
Baste chicken and cover.
11
Baste chicken every 15 minutes or until juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced.
12
Approximately 1 1/2 hours (20 minutes per pound) total cooking time.

384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or oil, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 5 to 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 3 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Herb 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.

Herb Chicken

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