Herbed Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Herbed Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 3 tablespoons minced shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 chicken legs with thigh (3 1/2 pounds) or 1 whole chicken, quartered (3 1/2 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons minced shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 chicken legs with thigh (3 1/2 pounds) or 1 whole chicken, quartered (3 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Combine herbs, shallots, butter, garlic, lemon peel, salt and pepper in medium bowl.
2
Loosen chicken skin by gently pushing fingers between skin and chicken, keeping skin intact.
3
Gently rub herb mixture under skin of chicken, forcing it into leg section; secure skin with wooden picks.
4
(Soak wooden picks in hot water 15 minutes to prevent burning).
5
Cover and refrigerate chicken at least 1/2 hour.
6
Brush chicken with oil.
7
Arrange medium Kingsford briquets on each side of rectangular metal or foil drip pan.
8
Lightly oil hot grid to prevent sticking.
9
Grill chicken, skin sides down, in center of grid on covered grill 20 minutes.
10
Turn chicken and cook 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear.

378

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, 3 tablespoons minced shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions, and more.

Yes, Herbed Butter 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.

Herbed Butter Chicken

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