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    Posted In: Delish, Main Entrees
    March 20, 2017 — Updated May 18, 2021 — by Julie — 1 Comment

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    Juicy Roasted Chicken

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    This juicy roasted chicken is smothered in herb butter and roasted to perfection

     

    When it comes to roasted chicken I prefer a juicy bland chicken over a dried flavorful chicken. You can always add salt to a chicken but when a chicken is overcooked and dried it’s game over. Of course, I dislike bland chicken but I was just pointing out that a dry chicken is much worse.

    This chicken was super juicy because we brined it, covered the breasts, we used butter, and we didn’t overcook it. That’s a recipe for a deliciously moist chicken. A lot of people dislike roasted chicken because it can be dry but when roasted perfectly it is magical.

    You can do so much with a roasted chicken. You can serve it with veggies and scalloped potatoes, add it to a salad, shred it and make a chicken dip. So many options.

    Brine the chicken in a mixture of water, salt and sugar with garlic, onions and oranges

    I brined the chicken with salt, sugar, garlic cloves, onions, and oranges.

    The herb butter rub is the secret to keeping this chicken moist and juicy during the roasting process

    Lots of butter and herbs.

    This juicy roasted chicken recipe leaves the skin crispy and flavor with moist and juicy, perfectly cooked meat

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    Juicy Roasted Chicken

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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
    Refrigerate for: 8 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 548kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This juicy roasted chicken recipe is brined in a sweet brine and rubbed with a delicious herb butter for a moist, perfectly cooked chicken dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 6 1/2 lbs whole chicken
    • 10 cups water
    • 1/2 cup salt
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 orange
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 8 tbsp butter
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary
    • 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
    • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • To prepare the brine, pour the water, salt, and sugar into a large pot and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
    • Add the orange, garlic cloves, onions, and whole chicken into the pot.
    • Place it in the fridge and let it sit for a minimum of 8 hours.
    • Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse it, and pat it dry with paper towel.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, thyme, rosemary, oregano, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
    • Rub the entire chicken with the butter mixture.
    • Sprinkle extra salt and pepper all over the chicken.
    • Cover the breasts with aluminum foil.
    • Stuff the chicken with fresh garlic and onions.
    • Tie the legs with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the chicken.
    • Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    • Uncover the chicken and cook it for an additional 30 minutes or until the juices run clear.
    • Let stand for about 10 minutes before carving and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 7315mg | Potassium: 393mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    1. Nannyzai says

      June 20, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      My sis made this . Everybody’s just love it!! Really yummy the taste and the smell of the herbs wonderful. Tks.

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