Herbes De Provence Roasted Chicken, So Easy And So Good !!

Start by preheating the oven to 475°F.

Prepare the herb mixture by combining 2 garlic cloves (or 1.5 teaspoons if using pre-minced), 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 cup butter (or olive oil), and 0.25 cup herbes de Provence in a bowl and stir until it forms a paste.

Take the whole chicken and gently separate the skin from the meat using your fingers, creating space to insert the herb mixture.

Using your hands, spread the herb mixture under the skin of the chicken, ensuring to get as much as possible in there and also on the outside of the chicken.

Tuck the wings of the chicken underneath to prevent them from burning during cooking.

Place the chicken in the preheated oven at 475°F for 25 minutes to achieve a golden brown and crispy exterior.

Prepare small potatoes by spraying them with avocado oil spray and seasoning with salt, then place them in the oven alongside the chicken.

After 25 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue cooking the chicken for about 45 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken by inserting a thermometer between the breast and thigh to ensure it is cooked through.

If the juices run clear, the chicken is done; if they are bloody, continue cooking.

To check if the thermometer is accurate, you can test it in a glass of ice water, which should read around 32°F.

If the chicken is not fully cooked, return it to the oven for additional time.

Before serving, heat a lemon in the microwave for about 10 seconds, roll it, and then squeeze it over the chicken for added flavor.

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