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Directions
Perfect Roasted Chicken, This is a very flavorful and simple way to roast a chicken. Recipe inspired by Barefoot Contessa., People often overlook simple recipes but most of the time those are the ones that turn out the best. I too was intimidated by roasting a whole chicken. Tried it once with a complicated recipe with very many herbs and spices that just overwhelmed the chicken. This one is truly a gem. Easy, no fuss with ingredients most of us usually have on hand at home. THANK YOU Ingy1171, YAY a chicken victory for me, FINALLY! I could not be easier or tastier! I agonize over the timing of roasted chicken. This recipe was spot on! Very juicy and flavorful w/o any of the seasonings being overpowering in any way. I roasted the 4# chicken @ 400/ convection oven. It was done in 90 minutes. I let it rest and carved it. I did add a couple things to the ingredients list. I substituted 1 teaspoon dried thyme for fresh and added a bit of olive oil to the softened butter & a squeeze of lemon juice. When I made gravy from the drippings, I added a splash of white wine. DELICIOUS. My family raved over it. Thanks Ina & Ingy!
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Steps
1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 425 Degrees. |
2
Done
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After Removing Giblets Discard or Save For Another Recipe, Salt and Pepper Inside of Chicken. |
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Done
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Stuff the Cavity With Thyme, Lemon Quarters and Garlic Halves. |
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Done
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Brush the Outside of the Chicken With Melted Butter. |
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Done
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Salt and Pepper Outside of Chicken. |
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Done
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Tie the Legs Together With String Good Idea to Soak String in Water Prior So It Won't Burn in the Oven and Tuck the Wings Under the Body. |
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Done
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Cook in Oven For 1 1/2 Hours or Until Done. |