Description

This oven-baked whole chicken is seasoned with garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, and butter for a juicy interior and crispy golden skin. It’s an easy recipe that delivers classic flavor for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 lb whole chicken

6–8 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

4 tbsp butter, softened

1 lemon, halved

2 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position rack in the center.

2. Pat the chicken dry inside and out with paper towels.

3. In a bowl, mix softened butter with crushed garlic, chopped thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

4. Gently loosen skin over the breast and thighs and spread half of the garlic herb butter underneath.

5. Rub remaining butter over the outside of the chicken and drizzle with olive oil.

6. Place lemon halves and extra garlic cloves into the cavity and truss the legs with kitchen twine.

7. Set the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

8. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting once halfway through.

9. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; the thigh should read 165°F (74°C).

10. Remove the chicken and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 600
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: whole chicken, roasted chicken, garlic herb chicken, oven baked chicken, herb roasted chicken, home style chicken