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Tomato Butter Roast Chicken

A juicy, golden roast chicken with a rich tomato-infused butter that keeps the meat tender and flavorful, with crispy skin and a hint of herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine N/A
Servings 5 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1 5 lb whole chicken
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme minced

For the Tomato Butter:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp fresh sage minced
  • 1 tsp tarragon minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Aromatics for Roasting:

  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, 1 tsp fresh sage, 1 tsp tarragon, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth.
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp fresh thyme, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, 1 tsp fresh sage, 1 tsp tarragon
  • Pat the 1 5 lb whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the outside of the chicken with 3 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp fresh thyme.
    1 5 lb whole chicken, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs and spread half of the tomato butter under the skin. Rub the remaining butter over the outside of the chicken.
  • Stuff the cavity with 1 lemon halves, quartered 1 small onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 sprig rosemary, and 1 sprig thyme Place chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
    1 lemon, 1 small onion, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 sprig thyme, 4 garlic cloves
  • Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the breast and juices run clear.
  • Baste the chicken halfway through with pan juices. Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
  • Spoon pan juices over the carved chicken and serve with your favorite sides.
Keyword Chicken, Roast Chicken, Tomato Butter