The Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS

75g (2.6oz) of butter softened
1 garlic clove minced
1 large handful of freshly chopped herbs ( or 1 tbsp dried herbs)
Salt
Ground black pepper
1 chicken approximately 1.5 kg (3.3lb)
1 bulb of garlic cut in half and 1 lemon cut in half (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to fan assisted 190C / 210C / 410F / gas 6.
2. Mix together the butter, minced garlic, herbs, salt and pepper.
3. Remove the string from the chicken and smear the herby butter mix all over the chicken including inside it.
4. Place the chicken in an oven tray along with the cut garlic and lemon (if using) and roast for 20 mins.
5. Then turn down the oven to fan assisted 160C / 180C / 325F / gas 4.
6. Baste the chicken and then roast for about 30-40 mins depending on how big the chicken is.
7. If the juices run clear when the chicken thigh is pierced with a skewer then it is done.
8. Switch off the oven, leave the door open and let the chicken rest in the residual heat for about 15 mins before removing to carve.

Source : Recipes From A Pantry

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