Description
This Garlic Butter Crispy Roast Chicken recipe results in a perfectly golden and flavorful whole chicken, with crispy skin and juicy meat. The garlic butter mixture infused with herbs and lemon creates a deliciously aromatic dish that is sure to impress.
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Ingredients:
- 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, at room temperature, giblets and neck removed from the cavity
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 pinch of salt, to taste
- 1 pinch of pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head of garlic, roughly peeled and cut in half horizontally
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the chicken: Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with foil or grease a roasting pan. Remove excess fat and feathers from the chicken cavity, pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken: Combine olive oil, melted butter, wine, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Rub minced garlic over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Stuff the chicken: Place the garlic head, rosemary sprigs, and lemon half inside the cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen string.
- Roast the chicken: Roast breast-side up for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, basting halfway through. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Rest and serve: Cover the chicken with foil, let it rest for 10 minutes, then serve with pan juices and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Basting the chicken helps keep it moist and adds flavor.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: Negligible
- Sodium: Varies based on salt added
- Fat: Approximately 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Negligible
- Fiber: Negligible
- Protein: Approximately 50g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 200mg
