ROAST CITRUS CHICKEN WITH HERBED COMPOUND BUTTER
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Stuff Chicken: Rinse Chicken inside and out, pat dry with paper towels. Place wing side down into lightly oiled roasting dish. Quarter the orange and lemon, squeeze the juice from two orange quarters and two lemon quarters over the chicken. Stuff the chicken cavity with half of the orange and lemon quarters, place the other half into the sides of the roasting pan. Make Compound butter in a small bowl combine butter,sage,rosemary,thyme, and garlic. Mix well with fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Smooth compound butter under the skin of the chicken breast, being mindful not to tear the membrane connecting the skin to the breast. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbs of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast Chicken at 425 degrees for 15-20 minuets, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Continue roasting chicken for about 2 1/2 hours, or about 1/2 hour per pound of chicken, basting every 1/2 hour. remove chicken from roasting dish and place on serving platter, let rest 5-8 minuets before carving.
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Tanveer Salman
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the compound butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.
Baijnath Sharma
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several trips to the grocery store to find all of the ingredients. However, the chicken was delicious, and the compound butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahanara Ferdous
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I had some leftover lemons and oranges, and this recipe was a great way to use them up. The chicken was delicious, and the compound butter was a great way to add a touch of flavor.
Carl Gentry
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some color to your plate. The citrus fruits and herbs in the compound butter really brighten up the dish. I also love that it's a healthy recipe, which makes it a great choice for a weeknight meal.
SK GAMING
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of compound butter, but I loved the way it added flavor to the chicken in this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the compound butter was a great way to add a touch of sophistication.
Shakeel Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken, and this recipe was a great way to use it up. The chicken was delicious, and the compound butter added a nice touch of flavor.
Jahanzaib Brohi
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The chicken was delicious, and the compound butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Saviour Binty
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too citrusy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more subtle flavor. However, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and the compound butter was delicious.
Champa Basu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the compound butter added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sampija Harmony
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken. The citrus and herbs in the compound butter really brighten up the dish. I also love that it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Nicole Pollack
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. The chicken was delicious, and the compound butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Shipon Me
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love to serve it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.
ghazal bavi
[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 compound butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Don Sirking
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I always have a few lemons or oranges on hand, and this recipe is a great way to use them up. The chicken is delicious, and the compound butter is a great way to add flavor.
Anita Richardson
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in a few minutes, and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the compound butter adds a nice touch of flavor.
Thaniait Hasan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the compound butter is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Endalk Ab GR
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the herbed compound butter added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.