Crisp, golden skin and juicy garlic-laced meat exemplify why roasting is one of the best ways to highlight the texture and flavor of a chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Let chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rub chicken all over with cut side of garlic. Season cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with garlic halves and thyme. Brush chicken with butter; generously season with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Cross legs, and tie with kitchen twine.
- Roast chicken, basting after 30 minutes, until skin is crisp and golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reaches 165, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with thyme.
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Akpatakpa Emmanuel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Shah Geee
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sylvester Montgomery
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so delicious and the garlic and thyme added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
SahilAli Mirjat
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves roast chicken.
Ahmad Khaled
[email protected]I've been looking for a good roast chicken recipe and this one is definitely it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Martha Calderon
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Semanda Eria
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the garlic and thyme added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Margaret Barbosa
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors are incredible. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves roast chicken.
Mahmudur Rahman Abid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the garlic and thyme added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Gaming Rubel
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Chief Friendlien
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zaib koko Mardan
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The garlic and thyme add a delicious flavor to the chicken, and the meat is so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.