The Best Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

The Best Roasted Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

softened

4 cloves garlic

chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 lemon

zested and halved

1 teaspoon salt

divided

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

divided

1 whole chicken

1 tablespoon olive oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix butter garlic thyme rosemary lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.

Step 3

Loosen skin on chicken breast; rub butter mixture between skin and breast meat. Press on the skin to distribute evenly. Rub oil remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper all over; place lemon halves inside cavity. Set in a baking pan.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven basting after 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest before carving about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

The Best Roasted Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 380.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.1g 62%

Carbohydrates: 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Fat: 27.1g 42%

Saturated Fat: 10g 50%

Cholesterol: 117.4mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 376.4IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.6mg 74%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 15.8mg 26%

Folate: 8.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 36.9mg 4%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 30mg 11%

Potassium: 315.6mg 9%

Sodium: 536.5mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 244.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.