Classic Whole Roast Chicken
A whole chicken rubbed with butter and herbs, roasted hot for crispy skin and juicy meat.
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lb), giblets removed
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- stuff cavity
- rub exterior
- truss
- roast 50 min
- rest 10 min
Source: Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt
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