Italian Herb Butter Roast Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (approximately 1.8–2kg)

• 100g butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 4 tbsp dried Italian herbs

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Let’s Make It:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.

2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and place it into a baking dish or Dutch oven.

3. Melt the butter, then stir through the minced garlic and dried Italian herbs until well combined.

4. Brush or spoon the herb butter generously over the entire chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated. Season well with salt and pepper.

5. Finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

6. Roast for approximately 90 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the thickest part of the thigh reaches an internal temperature of 75°C.

7. Allow the chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes before carving or shredding.

Tips

• Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

• Save the carcass to make a nourishing homemade bone broth (don't let it go to waste!).

• Leftover chicken is perfect for wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups or pasta throughout the week.