Irresistible Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe Unveiled!
A delicious and easy-to-make oven roasted garlic butter chicken recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- Rub the garlic butter mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with lemon halves.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg