Poulet Rôti

Name: Poulet Rôti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 lbs whole chicken; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil

A classic French roasted chicken with herbs, garlic, and lemon. Golden and juicy inside with crispy skin, this bistro favorite is simple elegance on a plate.

80 minEasyServes 4385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs whole chicken
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 lbs whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the cavity with half the 6 minced garlic cloves and place 1 lemon inside.
2

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter, remaining 6 minced garlic cloves, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the whole chicken, under the skin and all over the exterior.
3

Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Place whole chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan.
4

Roast for 55 to 65 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F. The skin should be golden and crispy.
5

Let rest for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices drizzled over top.

Questions

Can I make Poulet Rôti dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Poulet Rôti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Poulet Rôti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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