Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavor of Roasted Garlic & Herb Whole Chicken (Sunday Dinner). This dish is packed with garlic and herbs, resulting in a succulent, easy-to-make meal. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting dinner, it offers simplicity and deliciousness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken 5-6 lbs
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 tsp adobo
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 springs thyme chopped fine
- 4 sprigs rosemary chopped fine
- 4 sprigs oregano chopped fine
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep the whole chicken and pat it dry.
- Make the compound butter by mixing room temperature butter with all the compound butter ingredients. Chill the mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- While the compound butter chills, prepare the chicken rub by coating the chicken thoroughly with olive oil.
- Once the butter is firm, smear it under the chicken skin, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake the chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ten minutes before the chicken is done, remove the butter juices, pour them over the chicken, and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Ensure the chicken is completely dry before applying the rub for a crispy skin.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking before carving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg