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Classic Roast Chicken
90 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
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Nutrition facts
500 kcalCalories
45 gProtein
5 gCarbs
30 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

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Classic Roast Chicken

Traditional dish · French

A quintessential roast chicken, seasoned simply and roasted to golden perfection, resulting in succulent meat and crispy skin. This is the benchmark for a home-cooked roast.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Whole chicken1 (3-4 lb)
  • Unsalted butter4 tbsp
  • Fresh rosemary2 sprigs
  • Fresh thyme2 sprigs
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Lemon1
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Olive oil2 tbsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Remove giblets from the chicken cavity. Pat the chicken dry inside and out with paper towels.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mash together softened butter, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Gently loosen the skin over the chicken breasts and thighs. Spread about half of the herb butter mixture under the skin.

  5. 5

    Rub the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Stuff the chicken cavity with the halved lemon and remaining herb sprigs.

  7. 7

    Truss the chicken legs together with kitchen twine, if desired, for even cooking.

  8. 8

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.

  9. 9

    Roast for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).

  10. 10

    Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for about 45-60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C). Baste occasionally with pan juices.

  11. 11

    Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

  12. 12

    Carve and serve.

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