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Cozy Brown Butter Roast Chicken

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A comforting and easy Sunday dinner recipe featuring a whole chicken roasted with nutty brown butter, fresh herbs, and garlic for crispy skin and juicy meat.

Ingredients

  • Whole Chicken (about 3.5 to 4 pounds / 1.6 to 1.8 kg)
  • Unsalted Butter (6 tablespoons / 85 grams)
  • Fresh Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh Thyme (2 tablespoons chopped)
  • Fresh Rosemary (2 tablespoons chopped)
  • Lemon (1, halved)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Optional: Smoked Paprika or Chili Flakes (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the brown butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons (85 grams) of unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and begins to brown and smell nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh thyme and rosemary.
  3. Season the chicken cavity generously with salt and pepper. Stuff it with the halved lemon and a few sprigs of herbs if desired. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  4. Place the chicken breast-side up on your roasting pan or skillet. Drizzle olive oil over the skin and rub evenly. Using a basting brush or spoon, coat the entire chicken with the warm brown butter mixture, making sure to get under the skin where possible.
  5. Sprinkle kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and if using, smoked paprika or chili flakes evenly over the chicken skin.
  6. Roast the chicken in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked at the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  8. Carve the chicken and spoon any pan juices over the top before serving.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Brown the butter slowly to avoid burning. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Let the chicken rest before carving. Baste halfway through roasting for extra moisture. If skin browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.

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