This delicious, oven-baked whole chicken is spread with a simple compound butter and cooked in a parchment paper bag creating a juicy and tender chicken with crispy golden skin.
5-6 pound whole chicken with giblets removed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons fresh herbs I used basil and Greek oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon sea salt and black pepper
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 house and 30 minutes
Double the parchment paper over a baking dish. Place the chicken in the pan between pieces.
Add the butter
Mix the butter compound and spread over and under the chicken skin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. Remove top of bag, baste, and bake for 30 minutes more.
Serve
Slice and serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!