Garlic Herb Honey Butter Roasted Chicken

 

 Introduction

This Garlic Herb Honey Butter Roasted Chicken  is juicy, golden-brown, and infused with aromatic herbs. The honey butter glaze adds a luscious sweetness, making it perfect for family dinners, ftour, or festive gatherings .

 Ingredients

 For the Chicken

•  1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
•  1 tbsp olive oil
•  Salt and pepper, to taste

 For the Garlic Herb Honey Butter

•  ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
•  2 tbsp honey
•  3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
•  1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
•  1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
•  1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
•  1 tbsp lemon juice
•  ½ tsp salt
•  ¼ tsp black pepper

 Instructions

 Preheat the Oven

•  Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

 Prepare the Chicken

• Remove giblets and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
• Rub with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
• Place chicken on roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.

 Make the Garlic Herb Honey Butter

•  Combine butter, honey, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until smooth and creamy.

 Apply the Butter Mixture

• Gently loosen chicken skin with fingers.
• Rub half of butter mixture under skin (breast & thighs).
• Spread remaining mixture evenly over chicken skin.

 Roast the Chicken

• Roast for 1–1½ hours until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Baste halfway with pan juices for golden finish.
• Optional: roast with potatoes, carrots, or onions for one-pan meal.

 Rest and Carve

•  Rest chicken 10–15 minutes before carving to retain juices.

 Serve

• Carve and serve with roasted vegetables.
• Drizzle extra honey garlic butter if desired.

 Tips

•  For crispy skin: pat chicken dry before seasoning.
•  Add lemon wedges inside cavity for brightness.
•  Roast at 375°F for slower cooking if preferred.
•  Always rest chicken after roasting for tenderness.

 Conclusion

This Garlic Herb Honey Butter Roasted Chicken is savory, sweet, and comforting—a centerpiece dish sure to impress .