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Perfectly Roast Chicken with Herbs for a Flavorful Family Meal

Perfectly Roast Chicken with Herbs for a Family Feast

Experience the magic of a perfectly roast chicken with herbs, guaranteed to impress your family at dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 506
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (about 3 ½ pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch thyme fresh thyme preferred
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 head garlic (sliced in half horizontally)
  • ½ whole onion
  • 1 slices lemon (for serving)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for roasting.
  2. Season the chicken with melted butter, salt, and black pepper thoroughly.
  3. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with thyme, garlic, and onion.
  4. Roast the chicken in the oven for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Serve hot with lemon slices on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 37g

Notes

Feel free to customize the herbs or add vegetables to enhance flavor.

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