CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY-GARLIC BUTTER

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My younger son's favorite herb is rosemary, so he is always keeping an eye out for recipes that use it. This one came from Taste of the South magazine - it couldn't be any simpler, and it's delicious!

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
4 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole roasting chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub butter mixture under skin and on outside of chicken. Truss chicken with butcher's twine. Place chicken, breast-side up, on a rack in roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and continue baking, basting occasionally, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in thigh reaches 180º. Remove pan from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, slice chicken and pour pan juices on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 809.4, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Protein 6.7

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