Easy Classic Herb Roasted Chicken with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• •1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• •3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon sea salt
• •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• •1 teaspoon paprika
• •1 teaspoon dried thyme
• •1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• •1 teaspoon dried parsley
• •1 lemon, halved
• •1 onion, quartered
• •4 sprigs fresh thyme
• •4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• •2 cups chicken broth (optional, for basting)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Remove the giblets from the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried parsley to make a garlic herb butter.

4. 4

   Carefully loosen the skin over the chicken breasts and legs using your fingers, being cautious not to tear it.

5. 5

   Spread half of the garlic herb butter under the skin and the remaining half over the entire chicken.

6. 6

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves, onion quarters, fresh thyme, and rosemary.

7. 7

   Truss the chicken legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the chicken.

8. 8

   Place the chicken on a roasting rack over a roasting pan. If using, pour the chicken broth into the pan to help keep the chicken moist.

9. 9

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.

10. 10

    Baste the chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes for a beautifully golden and crispy skin.

11. 11

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

12. 12

    Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!