Description
A flavorful roasted chicken recipe infused with garlic herb butter and aromatic herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 lb carrots (roughly chopped)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salt (divided)
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs sage
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken stock)
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the chicken with 1 tbsp of salt and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, bayou seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), onion powder, chopped rosemary, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined; add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the garlic butter all over the chicken.
- Stuff the chicken’s cavity with lemon halves, fresh thyme, rosemary, sage, and half of the onion.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes, carrots, and remaining onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a touch of bayou seasoning.
- Add the seasoned vegetables to a large roasting pan and pour in the white wine. Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack over the veggies. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve the Roasted Chicken alongside the vegetables.
Notes
Baste the chicken every 30 minutes with pan drippings for extra moisture. For crispier skin, broil for the last 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg