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Herb-Roasted Chicken

If you have ever been hesitant to make a homemade roasted chicken, this recipe is for you. This Roast Chicken is seasoned with a combination of herbs and butter and then roasted to perfection. It's easy and simple to make.
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Course: Dinner,
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 35 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Evelyn Saviñon

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken ( about 8- 10 pounds)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small habanero pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • A handful cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • The first thing I do is clean ( remove giblets for the inside of the chicken's cavity and pat dry the chicken.  
  • Then,  I combine the garlic, a small habanero pepper (optional), salt, and pepper, using a mortar and pestle. This will create a garlic paste that makes this chicken taste divine.
  • Mix the melted butter, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic paste. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and back pepper.
  • Place the chicken inside an oven-safe bag, tide up the bag. Gently, using a knife, cut a small opening on the bag. I love using these oven-safe bags to save some cooking time. Then, place the chicken in a roasting pan and cook for about  20- 25 minutes.
  • Then, safely remove the bag and continue cooking the chicken for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken) over high temperatures (I raised mine to 475 degrees) until the chicken turns golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg