Easy Roasted Whole Chicken

Date Night Dinners – Roasted Chicken & Gravy

Roasting a whole chicken can seem intimidating but it’s super easy and turns out juicy and perfect every time! 🍗🥔

– 1 whole chicken (or chicken pieces like thighs, legs or breasts)
– ½ tsp each salt and black pepper
– ½ cup dry white wine
– ½ cup chicken broth
– Potatoes, carrots, squash or any veggies you have, cut into large pieces

Herb Compound Butter
– ⅓ cup butter, softened
– 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced (2-3 sprigs)
– 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced (2-3 sprigs)
– 2 tsp fresh parsley, minced
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– ½ tsp lemon zest
– 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
– 2 tsp honey
– ½ tsp each salt and black pepper

Gravy
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1 tbsp flour
– Reserved pan juices
– ¼ tsp each salt and black pepper, or more to taste

Prep the chicken: pat it super dry on both sides
Flip the chicken so the breasts are facing down
Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut along the backbone and remove
Season all over with salt and pepper
Use your fingers to loosen the membrane around the chicken
Chop veggies into equal-sized pieces and place in a roasting pan; season with salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350℉

For the compound butter, mix together all ingredients in a bowl
Fill every crevice of the chicken with butter; under the skin on both sides, then the outside (it’s going to slide around but don’t worry, it’ll melt in the oven)
Place it over the veggies (or skip the veggies and lay the chicken over some halved onions)
Add the white wine and chicken broth
Roast for about 1:15 mins or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 164℉ (it depends on the size of the chicken and takes about 20 mins per lb; do a temp check after 45 mins then cook for another 30-45 mins as needed)
Broil for 30 secs for perfect crispy skin
Wait 10 mins before carving so the juices redistribute (also it’s super hot)

For the gravy, drain the pan juices
Melt butter in a small saucepan; add the flour and whisk
Toast until golden brown then add the pan juices, salt and pepper
Whisk to break up the flour then simmer until thick, about 4-5 mins

Serve the chicken over the vegetables and drown it in that amazing gravy

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