Best Herb Butter Basted Chicken Recipes

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LEMON-HERB BUTTER-BASTED CHICKEN



Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick butter
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon-herb chicken sauce mix (recommended: McCormick)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
3 1/2 pounds whole chicken, quartered
Garlic salt, to taste (recommended: Lawry's)
Lemon pepper, to taste (recommended: Lawry's)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sauce mix and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper, to taste.
  • ON THE GRILL: Grill chicken on preheated, oiled grill for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done, basting every few minutes.
  • INDOOR: Preheat broiler. Prepare chicken and basting sauce as directed. Place chicken on foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil chicken for about 15 minutes per side basting with butter sauce every 5 minutes.

LEMON-HERB BUTTER-BASTED CHICKEN



Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken image

Another lemony based creation from Sandra Lee's sumptuous collection of recipes. This one is simple, tasty, and when paired up with Lemon Chicken Soup,Lemon Garlic Broccoli, Lemon Pudding Brulee with Blueberries, and a Lemon Cream Martini you have an elegant spread that everyone will think you slaved over - without adding to your non-existent grey hairs!! Lemon haters, need not apply!! ;) Yummy!

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon & herb seasoning (lemon-herb chicken sauce mix recommended ( McCormick)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (recommended ( ReaLemon)
3 1/2 lbs whole chickens, cut up with skin on
garlic salt, to taste (recommended ( Lawry's)
lemon pepper, to taste (recommended ( Lawry's)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Stir in sauce mix and lemon juice, cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper.
  • Place chicken on foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan.
  • Broil chicken for about 15 minutes per side basting with butter sauce every 5 minutes or until desired crispness and color.
  • Serve with a crisp salad, lemon chicken soup, lemon garlic broccoli etc.
  • Enjoy! ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.9, Fat 63.7, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 248.2, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 44.2

LEMON-HERB BUTTER-BASTED CHICKEN



Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken image

How to make Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick butter
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon-herb chicken sauce mix (recommended: McCormick)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
3 1/2 pounds whole chicken, quartered
Garlic salt, to taste (recommended: Lawry's)
Lemon pepper, to taste (recommended: Lawry's)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sauce mix and lemon juice. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper, to taste.
  • ON THE GRILL: Grill chicken on preheated, oiled grill for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done, basting every few minutes.
  • INDOOR: Preheat broiler. Prepare chicken and basting sauce as directed. Place chicken on foil lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil chicken for about 15 minutes per side basting with butter sauce every 5 minutes.

HERB BUTTER-BASTED CHICKEN



Herb Butter-Basted Chicken image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 to 3 1/2 pounds cut-up or quartered frying chicken, skin removed if desired

Steps:

  • 1. GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken mix well.2. When ready to grill, place chicken, skin side down, on gas grill over low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing frequently with butter mixture. Discard any remaining butter mixture.TIP: To bake chicken in oven, place in ungreased 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to broiler pan broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes, brushing twice with butter mixture.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 390 * Calories from Fat: 220 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 24 g 37% * Saturated Fat: 8 g 40% * Cholesterol: 145 mg 48% * Sodium: 160 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 0 g 0% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 0 g * Protein: 43 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 2% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 6 Lean Meat, 1 1/2 Fat

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