Best 6 Herb Butter For Poultry Recipes

BUTTER-HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, mix butter, chopped thyme, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Rub mixture under and on skin of chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
• In large bowl, toss carrots, potatoes and onions with oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Pour broth over vegetables.
• Roast uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving. Serve chicken with vegetables.

HERB BUTTER: 8 RECIPES

Steps:

• Allow the butter to soften.
• Mix the parsley and chives together and then stir them into the softened butter.
• Slowly add the lemon juice, stirring constantly.
• Mix in sea salt and pepper to suit your taste.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
• Pile them one on top of the other and roll into a tube. Envision a cigar.
• Slice in 1/8- 1/4 inch slices all along the roll.
• Allow the pieces to fall apart.
• Stir the basil pieces into the butter.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Mince the garlic and add it to the butter.
• Combine the herbs to suit your taste.
• Place in the fridge for 2 hours before using, so the flavors can blend.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Cut the sage into 1/4 inch square pieces.
• Mix the two together.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Finely chop the parsley, tarragon, and chervil.
• Snip the rosemary leaves.
• Add all of the herbs to the butter and mix well
• This butter will enhance the flavor of vegetables, fish, or French bread.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Crumble the dried mint into the lemon juice. Stir well.
• Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Crumble the dried herbs into the lemon juice and stir well.
• Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
• Allow the butter to soften.
• Stir in the horseradish cream and the chopped chives.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate butter for several hours before serving.

HOMEMADE HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a bowl, using a hand mixer (or by hand with a fork) beat together the butter and ingredients for your chosen flavored butter.
• Transfer the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Then roll up to form a cylinder. Twist both end tight and refrigerate for at least one hour. The butter is ready to serve when cold and solid.
• Butter will last in the refrigerator for about five days.

HERB BUTTER FOR POULTRY

Steps:

• In a bowl, Beat to combine all ingredients well.
• You can use just about anything to mold butter to desired shapes such as using a pastry bag with a large star tip and make rosettes (about 1 Tbsp each) onto a parchment lined baking sheet, or you can fill candy molds for different themes. Place in freezer until firm.
• Unmold and place butter pats into a ziploc bag. Store in freezer.

GARLIC HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together with a fork until light and fluffy.
• Place on plastic wrap and roll into a log.
• Twist ends of plastic wrap to"seal" butter inches.
• Store in freezer, and cut off discs of butter as needed.
• You can store this in the fridge, but beware it will not last as long if you use fresh ingredients.
• Try adding chives, rosemary, or tarragon.

BROILED HERB BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to Broil/Grill and line broiler pan with aluminum foil.
• Place chicken on pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme and mix together, then evenly spread a dollop of mixture on each chicken breast.
• Broil in preheated oven, turning and frequently coating with remaining herb/butter mixture, for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.