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Herb Butter Roasted Chicken

This oven roasted chicken is full of flavor thanks to using a simple compound butter. It is also simple to make and inexpensive, making it a great comfort dish!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Chicken 2 1/2 - 3 pounds
  • 1 Stick Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 Teaspoons Herbs de Provencal or your favorite herb mixture
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt Plus more for chicken cavity
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper Plus more for chicken cavity

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a baking rack on a large sheet pan.
  • Prep the chicken: To do this, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the cavity of the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Allow chicken to sit in a bowl, covered at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  • While chicken sits covered, prepare the compound butter: Mix together the room temperature butter, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Place the chicken, breast side up, on the prepared rack and pan. Stuff a few tablespoons of the butter under the skin of the breasts and thighs. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the skin of the chicken.
  • Bake the chicken for at least 55-60 minutes and check temperature using a meat thermometer. Chicken should reach 165 degrees F when thermometer is inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching the bone) and juices run clear. If chicken is not done, continue to bake and check temperature every 10 minutes until it reaches proper temperature.
  • When done, remove from oven and allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip: Cooking times may very based on your chicken's weight and your oven.Check the temperature before the estimated cooking time to ensure you don't overcook the meat. According to the USDA, chicken should reach 165 degrees F. You can check the temp using a meat thermometer. Store leftovers in the fridge, best in an air tight container for about 2 days.  
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