Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken is a juicy, moist, flavorful main dish that the whole family will love! Skip the grocery store rotisserie chicken and make something homemade that tastes even better.
In a small bowl combine butter, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt pepper, and the juice from half of a lemon.
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub butter mixture all over chicken to coat. Place lemon half and any remaining fresh herbs in the cavity of the chicken.
In a 375 degree oven, cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes per pound or until an instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
This roasted chicken recipe makes enough to serve 6 people for a meal. If you’re cooking for a crowd or want more leftovers, feel free to double the recipe. Use an 8 – 10 lb chicken and adjust the cooking times accordingly.
I tied the chicken legs together with cooking twine. This is more for aesthetics than anything. It’s completely optional and the chicken tastes just as good without the twine.
You can also use a frozen whole chicken for this recipe! You’ll need to add about 50% more cooking time if you cook from frozen; or allow the chicken to thaw and proceed with the recipe as directed.