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Lemony Herb Roast Chicken Recipe

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Roast Chicken
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
4 tbsp. butter, softened
1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lbs.), patted dry
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º

In bowl, mash zest, garlic, thyme, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until combined.
With fingers, gently separate skin from breast and thighs of chicken.
Place butter mixture under skin; spread evenly.
Tie drumsticks together and tuck wings behind breast.

Place chicken on rack fitted into medium roasting pan.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; brush all over chicken, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup water into bottom of roasting pan.

Roast chicken 50 minutes. Reset oven temperature to 425°F; roast, checking to make sure water has not completely evaporated (add another 1/4 cup if necessary), 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F.
Let chicken rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

 

 

 

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