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Herb-Roasted Chicken

This herb-roasted chicken is cooked using baking or roasting techniques, featuring a whole chicken coated with a mixture of fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage. The herbs create a fragrant, crispy skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy inside, resulting in a visually appealing golden-brown dish with a flavorful crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole whole chicken preferably organic for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh sage chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt preferably coarse sea salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Cooking brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the whole chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispy skin during roasting.
  2. Combine chopped thyme, rosemary, chopped sage, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a fragrant herb paste.
    1 whole whole chicken
  3. Using your hands or a brush, rub the herb mixture all over the chicken’s skin, making sure to cover every surface evenly. Let the chicken sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan. Tuck the wing tips under for a neat presentation.
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 75 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). During cooking, baste occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor and skin crispness.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist meat.
  7. Carve the chicken into portions, revealing a juicy interior with crisp, herb-coated skin. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, stuff the cavity with additional herbs or lemon slices before roasting.