Caramelized Lemon Lavender Vanilla Roast Chicken 1772260465000 Gprq

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Whole roasting chicken
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla bean paste
• 2 whole Lemons, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 stems Fresh thyme sprigs(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, lavender, vanilla bean paste, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. 3

   Gently loosen the skin over the chicken breast and thighs, then spread half of the lavender-vanilla butter underneath the skin.

4. 4

   Rub the remaining butter over the outside of the chicken and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

5. 5

   Toss the lemon slices with honey and olive oil, then arrange them in the bottom of a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.

6. 6

   Place the chicken on top of the lemon slices and roast for 15 minutes to start the caramelization process.

7. 7

   Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for 50-60 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices.

8. 8

   Remove from oven when the internal temperature reaches 165°F and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.