How to Make Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken - Sweet and Savory Meals

Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature for roasting chicken.

Prepare the whole chicken by ensuring it is at room temperature and the giblets and neck are removed from the cavity.

In a bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.

In a separate bowl, combine room temperature butter, chopped parsley, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, and paprika (if using).

Stuff the chicken cavity with the halved head of garlic, tied rosemary sprigs, thyme, and quartered lemon.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven until fully cooked and golden brown, basting occasionally.

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