Herb-Roasted Chicken

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Raddish Supper Club
November 04, 2023

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Yield: 4-6 servings
Active Kitchen Time: 20-30 minutes 
Cook Time: 60-80 minutes

Fresh:

  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme 

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 6 cloves garlic 

  • 1 onion 

  • 2 carrots

  • 1 whole chicken (4 ½ - 5 lbs) 

  • 4 Tbsp butter 

Pantry:

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt 

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper 

Recipe Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Add 1 Tbsp kosher salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper to small bowl. 

Set 1 whole chicken (4 ½ to 5 lbs) in baking pan breast-side up. Remove giblets from center cavity. Pat dry with paper towels. 

Sprinkle 1/3 of salt mixture inside center cavity. Sprinkle the rest over breasts, legs, wings, and thighs.

Smash and peel 6 cloves of garlic. Insert whole cloves inside chicken. 

Insert 6 sprigs fresh thyme and 2 fresh rosemary sprigs inside chicken. 

Cut 1 onion in half and peel. Cut away ends and cut into large 1-inch pieces. Arrange around chicken. 

Cut ends away from 2 carrots. Cut into large 1-inch rounds. Arrange around chicken.

Heat 4 Tbsp butter in microwave-safe bowl until melted, 30-60 seconds. 

Drizzle butter over chicken and vegetables. 

Roast chicken 60-80 minutes, until it reaches 165°F on a thermometer.

Rest chicken 15 min. Slice to serve. TASTE & SHARE! 

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Recipe Notes

  • Double or even triple up on the roast vegetables that cook with the chicken - carrots, potatoes, and other root vegetables all taste great cooked alongside the chicken.

  • Swap for chicken pieces or a family grill pack, and cut cook time down to 30-45 minutes.

  • Use the chicken carcass (plus water, veggies, and spices) to make bone broth or stock in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

  • Check out this video for an easy tutorial on how to carve your chicken for best results.

  • Dairy-free: Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance or Melt. 

  • Vegetarian: For a roast veggie main, search Raddish Kids for our favorite roasted cauliflower recipe.

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