Steps:
- Cut 12 garlic cloves in half. Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wings under chicken. With a sharp paring knife, cut 24 small slits in breasts, drumsticks and thighs. Insert each with a halved garlic. Place the lemon wedges, thyme and remaining whole garlic cloves in chicken cavity. Tie drumsticks together., Transfer chicken to a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Roast, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reaches 180°. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.
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Lexi Robinson
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and juicy.
ubaid Shkubaid
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my guests.
Antoinette Allen
[email protected]This roast chicken is a family favorite. We make it all the time.
Sm Shuvo
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.
Zohaib Irshad
[email protected]This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Earl Tolbert
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because the chicken was amazing! The garlic flavor wasn't overpowering at all.
Richard Archuleta
[email protected]This roast chicken is delicious! I highly recommend it. The garlic flavor is subtle but it really enhances the taste of the chicken.
Jubaet Hoshen
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to cook chicken.
mudaser khan
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love the crispy skin too.
nwajide chibuike
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so moist and the garlic flavor was perfect.
Malik Abdurrehman
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The garlic adds an amazing flavor to the chicken. I also love how easy it is to make. I will definitely be making this again.