Name: Cast Iron Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Cast Iron Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

Alanah Dabney Modified: April 18, 2024

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How To Make Cast Iron Skillet Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

Juicy and flavorful roasted chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet with a herb-infused butter.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, combine butter, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Dry the chicken with paper towels and then rub the herb butter all over, including under the skin.
Place the chicken in a large cast iron skillet (10-12 inches) and roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.