How To Cook a Perfect Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken

I’ve got a recipe that will make your taste buds dance and your stomach sing. We’re diving into the world of Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken, paired with two succulent chickens. So grab your aprons and let’s get cookin’!

Roast chicken is the ultimate comfort food that never goes out of style. Imagine a perfectly cooked chicken with a golden-brown, crispy skin that locks in all the delicious flavors. As you carve into it, you’ll discover moist and tender meat that is bursting with savory goodness.

This is not your average, boring dried out chicken from the oven.  NO sir.  Our 2-step approach infuses this chicken with an abundance of flavor.

1. First we create a dry rub which is just a simple mixture of flavorful herbs and spices.  By rubbing both the inside and outside of the chicken, it gains an abundance of flavor.
2. Next, we apply a compound butter infused with garlic and additional herbs, generously rubbing it both underneath and on top of the chicken. This helps maintain moisture, but it also to enhances the flavor of the chicken as it roasts.  Rubbing in on top of the skin also helps with flavor and browning.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST DELICOUS ROASTED CHICKEN:

NOTE:  This recipe calls for TWO 5 lb. chickens.

• First up, we need to create our Herb Dry Blend – this magical concoction will bring a burst of flavor to our chickens. In a bowl, combine salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, pepper(s), garlic powder oregano. Give it a good mix. This fragrant blend will work wonders on our poultry.
• Now, let’s move on to our star ingredient, the Garlic Herb Butter – make sure your butter is at ROOM TEMPERATURE. Add in our wine, parsley, and fresh rosemary. Finally, mince up 2 cloves of Garlic and add them to the pan as well. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld and infuse into that buttery goodness. Oh, the aroma is simply heavenly!
• Alright, it’s time to prep our chickens – start by quartering 1 very large Onion and cutting 2 stalks of Celery into large chunks. Now, let’s get cozy with some garlic. Take 4 to 6 whole bulbs of Garlic and just give them a little smash to release their glorious essence. Leave the cloves intact; they’ll soften and sweeten as they roast.
• Now, let’s get these birds ready for their flavor-packed journey – take (2) 4-5 lb. chickens and pat them dry with a paper towel. We want those skins nice and crisp. Once they’re dry, generously sprinkle our Herb Dry Blend all over the chickens, ensuring every nook and cranny gets a nice amount.
• Place the cut veggies inside the cavity.
• Slater them chickens – Next, we’re going to take that heavenly Garlic Herb Butter we made earlier and slather it all over those beautifully seasoned chickens.
• Roast – Once our chickens are all buttered up, place them in a roasting pan. Now, we’re ready for the oven!
• Preheat your oven to 425°F and pop that roasting pan in. Let our chickens cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh. Make sure to baste them occasionally with those flavorful juices in the pan, just to keep them moist and juicy.
• Rest – once the chicken is cooked, they should be removed from the oven and allowed to rest for a few minutes. This will allow all those incredible flavors to settle and distribute throughout the meat.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN GRAVY:

While the chicken is cooling, now is the time to make the easiest most amazing gravy I think you will ever have.

• Once the chicken is removed to a serving platter, pour the remaining juices through a strainer into a saucepan. There should be between 2-3 cups of liquid.
• Turn the heat on high and in a small measuring cup whisk 2 Tbsp flour with 2 Tbsp of milk until fully combined. Add it slowly to the chicken stock and whisk until there are no lumps and gravy has thickened.
• Taste for seasoning and add any salt/pepper or spices you desire.

This recipe calls for a speedy roasting method – 425°F (which cooks in about 12-15 min per lb).  If you are looking for more of a rotisserie style chicken, lower the temperature to 250°F and plan on 75 min per lb.)

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN

• Garlic and Herb Bowtie Pasta
• Creamy Smothered Potatoes with Onions and Garlic
• Cheesy Broccoli and Rice
• Butter and Honey Glazed Carrots

GARLIC HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
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