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Meal International ⭐ Medium

Oven-Baked Herb Butter Roast Chicken

Oven-Baked Herb Butter Roast Chicken

Golden crispy skin roast chicken seasoned with thyme, garlic, smoked paprika, and aromatic butter.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken quarters or whole pieces
  • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Fresh thyme & oregano
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, and coarse sea salt.
  3. Rub herb garlic butter generously underneath and on top of chicken skin.
  4. Arrange chicken in a roasting pan surrounded by baby carrots and red potatoes.
  5. Roast for 40-45 minutes until chicken skin is blistered and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, and coarse sea salt.
  3. Rub herb garlic butter generously underneath and on top of chicken skin.
  4. Arrange chicken in a roasting pan surrounded by baby carrots and red potatoes.
  5. Roast for 40-45 minutes until chicken skin is blistered and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.