Herb Roasted Chicken with garlic and herbs. You could use dry or fresh herbs for this recipe. I used dried herbs for a quicker prep time. The combination of herbs and garlic makes this whole roasted chicken so flavorful! It is a must-try especially if you love easy dinner recipes.
In a bowl mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, dried thyme with salt and chicken bouillon powder.
Rub the seasonings all over the chicken. Loosen the skin above the chicken breasts a little then rub some seasoning under the skin.
Tie the chicken legs using kitchen twine.
Line a 9 by 13 baking dish with aluminium foil for easy clean up. Generously rub oil on the foil. (Alternately rub oil on the pan to use directly without any foil.)
Transfer chicken to the pan then tuck the chicken wings underneath the chicken (this helps with even cooking).
Drizzle the melted butter all over the chicken. Or use a basting brush to brush the melted butter on the chicken.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking for even browning. Loosely cover the chicken with foil after about 45 minutes if it is browning too quickly. The chicken is cooked through when the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with an instant-read meat thermometer.
1. Make Ahead: You could season the chicken and place it in the fridge overnight. Then roast the chicken the next day.2. Fresh Herbs: You can use fresh herbs in this recipe. Use 1 1/2 the amount of fresh herbs instead of the dried herbs the recipe calls for. For example to convert 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to fresh, use 1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves plucked from the stem. Or to convert 2 teaspoons of dried parsley to fresh, use 3 teaspoons of fresh minced parsley.3. Bouillon Powder: Chicken bouillon powder is a powdery seasoning that has a concentrated chicken broth flavor. I love adding it to meals because it adds so much flavor. Chicken bouillon powder contains MSG so if this is a concern to you, add more salt and pepper instead. 4. Stuffing the Chicken: Consider stuffing the cavity of the chicken with a handful of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano.5. Add Potatoes and Vegetables: Add potatoes and vegetables to the pan and roast them together with the chicken for a complete meal.