Roasted Chicken with Herb Compound Butter

13 May 2023

This classic French recipe uses a flavorful compound butter made from fresh herbs and garlic to sublimely compliment the taste of roasted chicken.

Main Dish Haute cuisine

Easy 30 min 290 cal

Steps

1. Start by preparing the herb compound butter. In a small bowl, mix together soft butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped thyme. Set aside. 2. Place the chicken breast in a baking dish. Spread the herb compound butter over the chicken and top with one garlic clove and a bay leaf. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil to taste. 3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the chicken for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. 4. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

Ingredients

Ingredients: - 1 single chicken breast - 2-3 tablespoons herb compound butter (see recipe below) - 1 garlic clove - 1 bay leaf - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of olive oil Compound Butter - 2 tablespoons soft butter - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1/2 teaspoon parsley, chopped - 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped - Pinch of salt