HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3-to-4-pound chickens
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 sprigs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig torn in half
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, halved
6 cloves garlic, smashed
5 bunches scallions, quartered
2 pints grape tomatoes or small heirloom tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry; generously season the skin and inside the cavity with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours or overnight to dry out the skin. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before roasting.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mash the butter with the chopped thyme and chopped rosemary in a small bowl. Gently slide your fingers under the chicken skin on the breasts and legs to loosen it. Scoop some of the herbed butter with a spoon; slide the spoon under the skin and hold the skin in place while you remove the spoon. Smooth the skin to distribute the butter. Repeat with the remaining butter.
  • Squeeze a lemon half into the cavity of each chicken, then stuff the lemon half inside. Stuff 1/2 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 thyme sprig and 1/2 rosemary sprig into each chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with twine. Set a rack in a large roasting pan; put the chicken on the rack and roast 25 minutes. Toss the scallions, tomatoes, olive oil and a large pinch of salt in a bowl, then add to the roasting pan. Remove the twine from the chicken and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 170 degrees F, about 50 more minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and vegetables to platters and let rest about 10 minutes before carving.

Lulu Castri
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Alan Brown
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing.


Shakil Boss
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make roasted chicken.


Md Fahime
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gamer tuvshuu Munkhtuvshin
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I've tried many roasted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Sk Nayeen
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even beginners can make a delicious roasted chicken with this recipe.


Brandon Leigh-Auker
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


NIRJARA GHIMIRE
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


libby mooney
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make roasted chicken.


malapa kenneth
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This was the best roasted chicken I've ever had. The herbs and spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was so juicy.


Lee Harrison
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Helen Preece
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious! I especially loved the crispy skin.