ROAST CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND THYME

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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

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), preferably pasture-raised and organic
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
6 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Garnish: fresh thyme

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.

Akpatakpa Emmanuel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.