Classic Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• •3 tablespoons butter, softened
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 teaspoons dried thyme
• •2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 lemon, halved
• •1 cup chicken broth (gluten-free)

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
2. 2Mix softened butter with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic.
3. 3Rub the herb butter all over the chicken inside and out, then place lemon halves inside the cavity.
4. 4Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and pour broth into the bottom.
5. 5Roast for 20 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 375°F and roast for 50-60 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. 6Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

💡 Dry roast-chicken skin thoroughly before buttering or seasoning. Moisture trapped on the surface delays browning and keeps skin soft.

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