BUFFET ROAST CHICKEN

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Make and share this Buffet Roast Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 lemon, rind of, finely grated
1 roasting chicken, about 4 lbs
salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream together butter, half the tarragon and all the lemon rind; set aside.
  • Wipe chicken inside and out and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity lightly with remaining tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Working from the neck of the chicken, gently but firmly slide hand between skin and flesh to separate, careful not to tear the skin.
  • Using hands, evenly spread creamed mixture in the space between the skin and the breast meat. Pull skin back in place. Truss legs and wings with string. Brush with melted buter.
  • Place onion, carrot and celery in bottom of roasting pan. Set chicken on top and pour in stock. Cover loosly with foil and roast in 400F oven about 1 1/4 hours or until tender; baste with pan juices every 20 minutes.
  • With each basting turn to another side, first breast down, then on one sider, then the other.
  • Finish cooking with breast up and remove foil during last 10 minutes of cooking (chicken should be well browned).
  • Remove from pan and let cool. Refrigerate before carving. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Nooby guy
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nathaniel EKPO
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fathima Asna
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the crispy skin and the flavorful meat.


Pawani Gunasekara
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Edis Selimović
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Baluku Jimmy
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyn'teonna Craft
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Ice Stitch
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious roast chicken. I especially liked the crispy skin and the flavorful gravy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mola Wahid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Marge Buchner
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Top Gamer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


S A Sumon Official
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the crispy skin and the flavorful meat.


xamudi, Maxamed
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Monie Love
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Sammie Raye
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Marisa
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Tyree Blake
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious roast chicken. I especially liked the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.


Nitesh Sharma
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I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the gravy was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Aaron Nonya
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This roast chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.