The Best Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more economical and have a longer shelf life.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat and cost.

Clean the chicken leg quarters by removing excess fat and skin.

Rinse the chicken with a mixture of vinegar and water.

Score the chicken by poking holes to allow seasoning to penetrate.

Cut the joint between the leg and thigh to speed up cooking.

Chop the green onion and remove leaves from the rosemary.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the chicken to help seal in the seasoning.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of all-purpose chicken seasoning over the chicken and rub it in.

Add 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning and rub it in as well.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of brown seasoning to change the color of the chicken.

Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

Heat a pan on high heat and add a little vegetable oil.

Sear the chicken for 1 minute per side until golden brown.

While searing, mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sweet chili sauce in a bowl.

Once the chicken is seared, place it in a baking dish and pour the sweet chili sauce mixture on top.

Bake the chicken in the oven at 425°F for about 30-35 minutes until fully cooked.

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