Roast Citrus Chicken With Herbed Compound Butter

Name: Roast Citrus Chicken With Herbed Compound Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1medium sized whole roasting chicken (4-6 lbs); 1 medium sized orange; 1 small lemon (preferably mayer); For compound butter; 1/2 stick salted butter(softened); 1 tbs each chopped:; fresh sage; fresh thyme; rosemary; 2-3 cloves garlic chopped (depending upon your preference); 2-4 Tbs olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1medium sized whole roasting chicken (4-6 lbs)
1 medium sized orange
1 small lemon (preferably mayer)
For compound butter
1/2 stick salted butter(softened)
1 tbs each chopped:
fresh sage
fresh thyme
rosemary
2-3 cloves garlic chopped (depending upon your preference)
2-4 Tbs olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Stuff Chicken:
3
Rinse Chicken inside and out, pat dry with paper towels.
4
Place wing side down into lightly oiled roasting dish.
5
Quarter the orange and lemon, squeeze the juice from two orange quarters and two lemon quarters over the chicken. Stuff the chicken cavity with half of the orange and lemon quarters, place the other half into the sides of the roasting pan.
6
Make Compound butter
7
in a small bowl combine butter,sage,rosemary,thyme, and garlic. Mix well with fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Smooth compound butter under the skin of the chicken breast, being mindful not to tear the membrane connecting the skin to the breast.
9
Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbs of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
10
Roast Chicken at 425 degrees for 15-20 minuets, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Continue roasting chicken for about 2 1/2 hours, or about 1/2 hour per pound of chicken, basting every 1/2 hour.
11
remove chicken from roasting dish and place on serving platter, let rest 5-8 minuets before carving.

665

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1medium sized whole roasting chicken (4-6 lbs), 1 medium sized orange, 1 small lemon (preferably mayer), For compound butter, and more.

Yes, Roast Citrus Chicken With Herbed Compound Butter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!