Roasted Chicken with Herbed Orange Butter
Elevate your Sunday roast with this Roasted Chicken with Herbed Orange Butter, a dish that strikes the perfect balance between rustic comfort and zesty sophistication.
6 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. butter, softened
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 (4 lb.) Just BARE® Whole Chicken
- 2 small onions, cut into wedges
- 8 oz. Brussels sprouts cut in half (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 tbsp. honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F before roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Mix butter, orange zest, garlic, parsley, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper, reserving orange for juice.
- If desired, rinse and pat dry chicken. Tuck wings under and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Rub herb butter over chicken. Place in heavy roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste with pan juices every 15 minutes.
- Add onions, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, honey, and orange juice after 20 minutes of cooking time. Let stand 5 minutes before carving, meat temperature will rise as chicken rests. Serve with pan juices. Makes 3 cups vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
650 Calories Per ServingFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 4gSugars: 22gProtein: 51gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe