Best Chicken Ever

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 70-80 minutes
Total Time: 85-95 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American
Diet: Not specified

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 large lemon, cut in half
• ¼ cup butter, room temperature
• 2 tsp salt
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp garlic, minced
• 6 tbsp butter, room temperature
• 2 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
• 1 tsp sage (or 1 tsp fresh)
• 1 tsp onion powder

For the vegetables:

• 6-8 baby potatoes
• Small bag of carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Prepare the Chicken:
   • If the chicken has guts, remove them.
   • Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
   • Place half a lemon in the chicken cavity.
   • Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the chicken.
3. Season the Chicken:
   • Season the whole chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Prepare the Herb Butter:
   • In a small mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup room temperature butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sage, and onion powder.
   • Mix all the ingredients with a fork until smooth.
5. Spread Butter Mixture:
   • Spread the butter mixture over the chicken by hand, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
6. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Wash the baby potatoes and carrots, and cut them in half.
   • Dice the onion into chunks.
   • Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with garlic salt.
7. Roast the Chicken:
   • Place the seasoned chicken in a glass casserole, Dutch oven, or cast iron skillet.
   • Arrange the prepared vegetables around the chicken.
   • Place the dish in the preheated oven.
8. Bake:
   • Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 45 minutes.
   • When the skin of the chicken is golden brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
9. Continue Baking:
   • Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. The total cooking time will likely be around 70-80 minutes.
10. Rest and Serve:
    • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your deliciously roasted chicken with flavorful herb butter and perfectly roasted vegetables!

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