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Herbed Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe

There is something to be said for roasting the perfect herbed whole chicken in your own oven. It's not only impressive for guests but also incredibly delicious. It’s not a quick meal but it sure is easy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course, meat
Cuisine American, European
Servings 4 people
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • Mortar and pestle
  • Roasting Pan
  • Small microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 kg whole chicken
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter (room temperature)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the herbs, salt and pepper in a mortar and grind with the pestle until very fine.
    1 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
  • If your butter is not at room temperature you can soften it in the microwave for 7-10 seconds. Don’t overdo it as we don’t want melted butter.
    2 tbsp butter
  • Add the herbs to the butter and mix until fully and evenly combined.
  • Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with a paper towel. Remove any innards, if there are any.
    1.5 kg whole chicken
  • Rub a third of the butter and herb mixture on the bottom of the chicken (opposite side of the breast). Then place the chicken bottom side down on the rack of a roasting pan. Next, rub the remainder of the butter and herb paste onto the rest of the chicken making sure to cover as much of the skin as possible.
  • Place the chicken in the roasting pan and bake uncovered for 90 minutes or until a meat thermometer indicates an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favourite sides.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Herbed Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
438
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32.8
g
50
%
Saturated Fat
 
11.4
g
71
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12.7
g
Cholesterol
 
150.1
mg
50
%
Sodium
 
752.4
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
345.8
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.01
g
0
%
Protein
 
33.6
g
67
%
Vitamin A
 
430.6
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
2.9
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
23.7
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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