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Citrus Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Chicken, giblets + neck removed from cavity
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp. dried oregano)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 lemon, stuffing
  • 1 garlic head, for stuffing
Optional
  • Carrots
  • Baby Potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to Conventional Roast 430F. 
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley and oregano, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary. Mix together. 
  • Place the chicken in a large casserole dish.
  • Generously season the chicken with salt (for an extra crispy skin). 
  • Brush half of the mixture generously over both sides of the chicken. 
  • Place the chicken breast side up.
  • Slice the top portion off the garlic head to reveal the cloves inside. Stuff with the sliced half lemon into the chicken. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. 
  • (Optional) Add the carrots and potatoes around the chicken. Brush with the extra sauce. 
  • Brush the remaining sauce mixture evenly over the breast side of the chicken. 
  • Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, basting halfway, or until juices run clear when pierced with skewer or knife. 
  • Baste again after roasting, then broil for 3-5 minutes, until golden on top. 
  • Remove from oven and cover with foil to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. 
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and micro greens before enjoying warm!
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