Perfect Roast Chicken

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Making the perfect roast chicken is so much easier than you think! A few simple tips and techniques will yield a juicy bird with crispy skin and tons of flavor!

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Pop a whole chicken in the oven in a cast iron skillet and watch the magic happen.

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Ingredients

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Combine all the ingredients in a mini prep or food processor and blend until combined. Alternatively, mix by hand.

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Pat the chicken dry, both in and out, and season liberally with salt and pepper.

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Stuff the cavity loosely with the herbs, lemon, and garlic.

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Spread the herb butter all over the chicken, including under the skin.

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Temperature is key for a juicy bird. That means allowing the uncooked bird to sit at room temperate before it goes into the oven, cooking it to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

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