Description
Indulge in this Flavorful Roasted Chicken infused with savory Creole garlic butter for a delicious family meal or elegant dinner party centerpiece. This dish features a whole chicken that is perfectly seasoned and roasted alongside hearty vegetables, ensuring every bite is tender and bursting with Southern flavors. With an impressive presentation and simple preparation steps, this recipe is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Bring your loved ones together with this comforting classic that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 lb carrots (roughly chopped)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken stock
- 1 1/2 sticks softened butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and set aside.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic and seasonings in a bowl.
- Rub the garlic butter all over the chicken and stuff the cavity with herbs and lemon.
- Toss veggies with oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings; place them in a roasting pan.
- Place the chicken on a rack above the vegetables, roast for about 90 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting occasionally.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg