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Juicy Roasted Chicken

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 55 minutes
Refrigerate for8 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 548kcal

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