Savory Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce

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Savory Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce



Ingredients



For the Roasted Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, quartered

For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions



1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken
Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. This will help the skin become crispy.

3. Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire chicken, including under the skin where possible.

4. Stuff and Roast
Place the quartered lemon inside the chicken cavity. Position the chicken, breast side up, on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.

5. Roasting
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

6. Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce
About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and chicken broth. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve
Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the luscious lemon butter sauce drizzled over slices.

Preparation & Cooking Times



- Preparation: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking: PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time



PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish



Dinner

Keywords



Roasted Chicken, Garlic Herb Chicken, Lemon Butter Sauce, Easy Dinner Recipe, Family Meal, Chicken Dinner, Herb-Crusted Chicken, Oven Roasted, Comfort Food, Poultry Dish

Recipe Yield



Feeds 4 adults

Calories



Total Calories: 3,200

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