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Juicy Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken

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A flavorful and moist oven-roasted whole chicken infused with garlic, thyme, and lemon, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 120 milliliters chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, softened butter, fresh thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken dry and gently loosen the skin over the breast and thighs.
  4. Rub half of the garlic butter mixture under the skin and spread the other half all over the outside of the chicken.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.
  6. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and roast it for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board; let it rest for 10 minutes.
  8. While the chicken rests, place the roasting pan over medium heat, add the chicken broth, scrape up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes to create a quick pan sauce.
  9. Carve the chicken, drizzle it with the pan sauce, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. Pairs nicely with white wine.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/oven-roasted-french-garlic-chicken-recipe/

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