Easy Lemon-Fennel Garlic Butter Roast Chicken
A delicious roast chicken infused with garlic, fennel, and lemon for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced finely)
- 1 whole fresh fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
- 1 each lemon (zest and juice)
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 each lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse your chicken under cool water, then pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine your softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Use a fork to mix them all together.
- Carefully separate the skin from the chicken breast and spread the herb butter beneath the skin.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with fennel slices and fresh thyme.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper, place it in a roasting pan, and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Carve the chicken and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 5 minutes of cooking time. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg