BUFFET ROAST CHICKEN

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Make and share this Buffet Roast Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
4 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 lemon, rind of, finely grated
1 roasting chicken, about 4 lbs
salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream together butter, half the tarragon and all the lemon rind; set aside.
  • Wipe chicken inside and out and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity lightly with remaining tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Working from the neck of the chicken, gently but firmly slide hand between skin and flesh to separate, careful not to tear the skin.
  • Using hands, evenly spread creamed mixture in the space between the skin and the breast meat. Pull skin back in place. Truss legs and wings with string. Brush with melted buter.
  • Place onion, carrot and celery in bottom of roasting pan. Set chicken on top and pour in stock. Cover loosly with foil and roast in 400F oven about 1 1/4 hours or until tender; baste with pan juices every 20 minutes.
  • With each basting turn to another side, first breast down, then on one sider, then the other.
  • Finish cooking with breast up and remove foil during last 10 minutes of cooking (chicken should be well browned).
  • Remove from pan and let cool. Refrigerate before carving. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Ningi Q
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I'm never making this recipe again.


Mary Pritchett
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This recipe is a complete disaster.


Muhammad yahya
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I wish I had never wasted my time and money on this recipe.


Anna Heatherly
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I'm very disappointed with this recipe.


Msshawtyc Pbg
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This is the worst roast chicken recipe I've ever tried.


STILL Remain 0225
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abdirahman Omar
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's too complicated and time-consuming.


sikiru bolashodun
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I've tried this recipe twice and both times the chicken was overcooked.


Kirabo Deborah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong but the chicken was tough and chewy.


Happiness Michael
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I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken didn't come out as crispy as I would have liked.


Gfjv U7i
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The chicken was a little dry for my taste but the flavor was still good.


Bossladymoney Shaw
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


jale lxool
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to prepare.


Shenaz Babar
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I'm not a huge fan of dark meat but the chicken thighs in this recipe were surprisingly delicious.


Tomato Fish
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I've tried other roast chicken recipes but this one is by far the best.


Misty Ahrens
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The chicken skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. My whole family loved it!


rumki khatun
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Waleed Ur Rehman
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This roast chicken is a staple in my dinner rotation. It's so easy to make and always comes out juicy and flavorful.