Herb-Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Herb-Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1 quart water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. jarred minced garlic); 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 quart water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp. jarred minced garlic)
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Place chicken in a 1 gallon zip-lock type bag. Pour 1/2 cup Kosher salt over chicken. Carefully pour 1 quart water over chicken and seal bag.
2
Gently mix the salt/water solution to cover chicken. Place sealed bag on a paper towel in the refrigerator and leave for 30 minutes. (This is called brining.).
3
Remove chicken from bag and rinse under cold water. Pat chicken dry.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F
5
In a small bowl, stir together basil, salt (1/2 tsp.), sage, thyme, and lemon pepper (or pepper).
6
In another small bowl, melt butter. Add minced garlic to butter and mix together.
7
Remove neck and giblets from chicken. Place chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Use a basting brush to paint garlic butter onto the chicken skin. Sprinkle part of the herbs over the butter.
8
Turn chicken over and repeat with remaining butter and herbs.
9
Roast, uncovered, for 1.25 - 1.5 hours, or until drumsticks move easily in the sockets and a meat thermometer registers 180u00b0F
10
Serve and enjoy!

167

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* 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: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1 quart water, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Herb-Roasted 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-Roasted Chicken

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