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 roasting chicken, about 3 lbs. and brined for at least 2 hours; 1 garlic clove, sliced in half; 8 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken, about 3 lbs. and brined for at least 2 hours
1 garlic clove, sliced in half
8 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

1
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and dry very well with paper towels.
3
Rub the skin with the cut clove of garlic.
4
In a bowl, mix the butter with the salt, pepper, and the herbs.
5
Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and spread the herb butter all over the chicken.
6
Put the roasting pan into the oven and roast it for 15 minutes.
7
Reduce the temperature to 375 degrees and continue roasting for about an hour and 15 minutes.
8
You should baste the chicken with the pan drippings two or three times during the roasting process.

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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 roasting chicken, about 3 lbs. and brined for at least 2 hours, 1 garlic clove, sliced in half, 8 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, 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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