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Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken

Oct 28, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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This Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken is a very easy recipe. But easy does not mean bland, this chicken is packed with flavor in and out.

top view of a whole roasted chicken with garlic butter on a plate next to blueberries and rosemary.

Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken

This Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken will become your favorite roast chicken recipe. This is the perfect recipe to make on any dinner night, for a Sunday roast, or even for any holiday gathering. You won’t go wrong with this recipe because it solves all the major issues when making a whole chicken in the oven.

Solving the major problems when roasting a chicken

  • Bland chicken– This recipe has black pepper, onion powder, ground thyme and salt. The exact amount of salt, not just add salt to taste because you can add too little or too much if you are not used to seasoning a whole chicken. All of this makes a very flavorful mix that will not only be in the skin but also inside the chicken.
  • Dry meat- We add to this recipe a little bit of seasoning mixed in with garlic and half of a stick of butter. This is then put under the skin and it helps keep your chicken moist while it cooks. No more dry chicken breast here. Plus the butter will also add another layer of flavor.
  • Soggy skin- When we make the seasoning mix to rub on the chicken we use vegetable oil. This is what helps get the skin in the chicken nice and crispy. Also patting dry the skin of the chicken is very important to ensure a nice crisp on the chicken skin.

Ingredients

1. Whole Chicken- Here I used a 5 pound chicken. Where I live, I have never been able to find small whole chickens.

2. Garlic paste- For this recipe, fresh garlic works best. I don’t suggest using pre-made garlic paste because sometimes it doesn’t have the same flavor or the same intensity as the fresh kind.

3. Butter- I used half of the salted butter to help the chicken absorb more flavor. But you can use unsalted if you prefer.

4. Seasonings- The seasonings used are salt, black pepper, onion powder and ground thyme. You can add cayenne pepper or red chili flakes if you want to add some spice.

5. Lemon- I used half of a lemon but if you like a more lemony taste then you can use a whole one.

6. Rosemary-  I use 2 sprigs of rosemary but if you don’t have any, fresh thyme will also work.

7. Oil- I use vegetable oil. You can also use olive oil.

8. Oregano- I used dried oregano but you can also use parsley.


How To Make Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken

1. Mix salt, black pepper, onion powder and thyme together.

2. Mix the butter, garlic and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix.

3. Lift the skin of the chicken on both sides. Being careful not to break the skin.

4. Put the butter under the skin and spread it around by pressing on the butter.

5. Add the oil to the rest of your seasoning. Spread one teaspoon of seasoning inside the chicken. Rub the rest on top of the whole chicken. Pour oregano over the chicken and rub it all over. Put the rosemary and lemon inside the chicken and tie the legs together with a piece of string.

6. Place your chicken on a rack on top of a pan. Put your chicken to cook at 400°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes. After the first 40 minutes, bast the chicken. Rotate your pan so a different side of the chicken is facing the back of the oven. This is done to help the chicken get an even color.

side view of a whole chicken on a plate garnished with blueberries and rosemary.

How long does it take to roast a chicken?

You will need about 20 minutes of cooking for each pound of chicken. For a 5 pound chicken, I usually cook it for about 1 hour and 45 minutes for a nice crispy skin.

Do you have to use a rack when roasting chicken?

You don’t have to use a rack when roasting a chicken. But I always like to use one so the bottom of my chicken is not soggy and greasy. If you don’t have a rack, you can put the chicken on top of carrots and potatoes. The vegetables will absorb the drippings and they will be delicious.

roasted chicken cut into pieces.

How to store?

The first step to storing a roasted chicken is to let it completely cool. To store the whole chicken in the fridge, transfer it to an airtight container and store it for no more than 4 days. Keep in the freezer for no more than 4 months. To reheat the chicken, you can do it in the microwave or a pan on the stove.

What to serve with?

You can serve roasted chicken with a simple classic like french fries and ketchup. You can have any other sauce like mayo ketchup or a garlic cilantro sauce. A personal favorite will have to be tostones or yellow rice with beans.

Other sides:

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  • White rice and Stewed beans

top view of a whole roasted chicken with garlic butter on a plate next to blueberries and rosemary.

Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken

This Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken is a very easy recipe but also very flavorful.
Author: Stephenie
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time :10 mins
Cook Time :1 hr 45 mins
Total Time :1 hr 55 mins
Servings :6

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds whole chicken
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste about 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon oil
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Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and ground thyme. Set aside. Mix butter with the garlic and one teaspoon of the seasonings.
  • First, remove the giblets that come inside the chicken. Carefully lift the skin of the chicken. You can do this with your hands or with a butter knife. Take the butter and put it under the chicken skin. Do this on both sides of the chicken.
  • Add the oil to the rest of your seasonings and mix. Rub one teaspoon of the mix inside the chicken. Take the rest and rub it all over your chicken. Rub the oregano on the whole chicken.
  • Put the rosemary and lemon inside the chicken. Take a piece of cooking twine and tie the legs together.
  • Take your chicken and put it on a baking pan with a rack. Place your chicken in the bottom rack of the oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, baste your chicken. Rotate your pan so your chicken can get an even color.
  • After the chicken is done, let it rest for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

1. I usually cook the chicken for 20 minutes for each pound. If your chicken is bigger, just add more time accordingly.
2. In this recipe I use fresh garlic. I suggest not using store bought garlic paste because it tends to taste milder than the fresh option.
3. If your chicken skin is already brown and you want to avoid burning it use foil. Loosely place a piece of aluminum foil over it. Remove it in the last 10 minutes of cooking so your skin could crisp.
 

NUTRITION

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2513mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
Course :Dinner | Main Course
Cuisine :American
Keywords: garlic butter roasted chicken

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