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Roasted Half Chicken With Chimichurri

Savory Roasted Half Chicken With Chimichurri Delight

Enjoy a Roasted Half Chicken With Chimichurri that combines citrus and garlic for a delightful family meal.
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
  

For the Chicken
  • 1/2 chicken Half Chicken patted dry
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper coarse ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Parsley fresh
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, kosher salt, minced garlic, dried oregano, and coarse black pepper until creamy.
  3. Pat the half chicken dry and rub the herb butter mixture thoroughly over and under the skin.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and season with additional kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and roast for about 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
  7. In a food processor, combine parsley, red wine vinegar, roughly chopped garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pulse until chunky, then drizzle in olive oil while processing.
  8. Top the chicken with chimichurri and sprinkle feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chickenCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your chimichurri with herbs and spices to suit your taste. For best results, use fresh ingredients.

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