Roasted Garlic Lemon Herb Butter Spatchcocked Chicken

Discover the simplicity and delight of making Roasted Garlic Lemon Herb Butter Spatchcocked Chicken! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for beginners and guarantees a delicious meal. Follow along to create this savory dish and don’t forget to keep coming back for more recipes. Thank you!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 (3 lb) spatchcocked chicken
• 3 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika

For the Garlic Lemon Butter:

• ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For Roasting the Chicken:

• 1 large white onion, roughly chopped
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For Roasted Garlic:

• 1 head of garlic, unpeeled with the top cut off
• Olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika (to taste)

Instructions

Roasting the Garlic:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the top off the garlic head and place it on a piece of foil large enough to wrap it completely.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Wrap the garlic in the foil and roast for 30 minutes or until the garlic is soft and can be easily squeezed out of its skin.

Making the Garlic Butter:

1. In a small bowl, add the softened butter.
2. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the butter.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then add the fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
4. Mix well with a fork until thoroughly combined.

Preparing the Chicken:

1. Wash the chicken and pat it dry.
2. Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. After 15 minutes, coat the chicken with the garlic butter, making sure to get under the skin as well.
4. Arrange the chopped onion and sliced bell peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Place the buttered chicken on top of the vegetables and sprinkle with paprika.

Roasting the Chicken:

1. Bake the chicken on the top rack of the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the top is golden brown and caramelized.
2. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy this delectable dish and stay tuned for more recipes!