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Roasted Half Chicken With Chimichurri

Roasted Half Chicken with Chimichurri for Juicy Perfection

This Roasted Half Chicken with Chimichurri is a delicious and effortless dinner option for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt recommended
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Consider fresh herbs for added freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Coarsely ground
  • 1 half Half Chicken Ask butcher to prepare
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • optional Feta Cheese For topping, omit for lighter meal
For the Chimichurri
  • 1 cup Parsley Roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • Digital Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, kosher salt, dried oregano, and black pepper until well mixed.
  3. Separate the skin from the meat of the half chicken and rub the herb butter mixture generously under the skin.
  4. Squeeze lemon and lime juice over the chicken, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
  5. Roast the chicken skin-side up for 40 to 50 minutes, ensuring the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
  6. During the cooking time, blend parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until chunky.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after roasting.
  8. Top the rested chicken with chimichurri and optional feta cheese, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is rubbed thoroughly under the skin for maximum flavor. Use a digital meat thermometer to check temperature. Letting the chicken rest helps keep it juicy.

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