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Roast Chicken Recipe

Crispy Roast Chicken Recipe: Juicy Flavor in Every Bite

This Roast Chicken Recipe delivers juicy meat and crispy skin with minimal prep time, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pounds Whole Chicken Ensure it's at room temperature for even cooking.
For the Garlic Herb Butter Mixture
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; ghee works as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Alternatively, use avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Optional; a dry white like Sauvignon Blanc.
  • 1 Lemon Halved; swap in oranges for a sweeter twist.
  • Salt Adjust to your preference.
  • Pepper Adjust to your preference.
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; 1 head halved.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Thyme or sage work well as alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped; can be swapped with thyme or chives.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • kitchen twine
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) or 400°F (200°C) for fan-forced settings.
  2. Take the whole chicken, ensuring it's at room temperature, and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, optional white wine, and lemon juice. Whisk until blended.
  4. Brush the garlic herb butter mixture all over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Rub minced garlic over the chicken and place the halved garlic head and rosemary into the cavity.
  6. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and place it in the oven.
  7. Roast for about 1 hour and 15–20 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through.
  8. To crisp the skin, turn on the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at the thickest part of the thigh, aiming for 165°F (75°C).

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