The Juiciest Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are a cost-effective alternative.

Remove the brined chicken from the brine and drain it.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Pat the chicken dry without rinsing it.

Prepare compound butter by mixing butter with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Separate the skin from the meat of the chicken using fingers.

Insert the compound butter under the skin of the chicken.

Massage garlic-infused olive oil all over the chicken.

Season the chicken generously with poultry seasoning.

Tuck the wings and legs under the chicken and tie them up to secure.

Monitor the chicken's color while it cooks, covering with foil if it browns too quickly.

Roast the chicken in the oven for 1 hour, checking the internal temperature.

Check the temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165°F (74°C) at the breast.

If the chicken is not fully cooked, return it to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, covered with foil.

Let the chicken rest after removing it from the oven, tented with foil to retain heat.

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