Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken 1772237777251 6fbk

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Whole chicken
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, minced
• 2 whole Lemons
• 6 cloves Garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Yellow onion, quartered

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with half of the minced rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Stuff the chicken cavity with the quartered onion, one halved lemon, and the smashed garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Carefully loosen the skin over the breast meat and rub the herb butter mixture directly onto the meat under the skin.

5. 5

   Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining herbs, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and place the chicken on a roasting rack in a shallow pan.

7. 7

   Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

8. 8

   Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.